Wills and Trusts in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series) [Paperback]

Robert L. Mennell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0314040250 | ISBN-13: 978-0314040251 | Publication Date: June 1994 | Edition: 2 Sub

Designed to help law students master the course in wills and trusts. Authoritative text answers questions such as what property does an heir receive when there is no will; what are the rights of the spouse and children when there is no will; what are the requirements necessary to make or change a will; how and what are beneficiaries entitled to receive; and how to create and administer trusts. Includes extensive coverage on anti-lapse and pretermission.

Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: West Group; 2 Sub edition (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0314040250
• ISBN-13: 978-0314040251
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #905,348 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for both law students and paralegal students., November 6, 2003

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Mark Hammond (Chambersburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wills and Trusts in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series) (Paperback)

I liked this book when I was in law school. It "cut to the chase" and made the concepts of wills and trusts understandable. Although wills and trusts are separate courses in law school, I found the book has value for both courses by making difficult concepts understandable. Now that I am an instructor teaching wills and trusts for paralegals at a local college, I find the book valuable. I must admit that I made the mistake of lending it to a student. She won't give it back! She likes it better than the textbook we are using. That in and of itself is a strong statement of endorsement for this "Nutshell" title.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Nutshell, November 23, 2009

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Edward J. Barton (Tukwila, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wills and Trusts in a Nutshell (Paperback)

One of the better written Nutshells. There is a combination of good examples, black letter law, case analysis and quizzes to test comprehension and learning. The authors do a good job of making a complex topic approachable and understandable, and identify a number of common pitfalls and likely exam topics. While I read the 2nd edition, a newer edition is available and would be recommended to the practitioner.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Nutshell, November 23, 2009

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Edward J. Barton (Tukwila, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WILLS AND TRUSTS IN A NUTSHELL (Paperback)

One of the better written Nutshells. There is a combination of good examples, black letter law, case analysis and quizzes to test comprehension and learning. The authors do a good job of making a complex topic approachable and understandable, and identify a number of common pitfalls and likely exam topics. While I read the 2nd edition, a newer edition is available and would be recommended to the practitioner.