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Denis Clifford Attorney (Author)
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This book will enable most people to write their wills, valid in any state except Louisiana. Clifford, a lawyer, explains the importance of having a will and discusses relevant considerations such as executors, beneficiaries, treatment of children, and property ownership laws. There is also some coverage of basic estate planning, utilization of lawyers, and requirements for executing a valid will. Throughout, Clifford flags complex situations in which legal advice should be obtained. To some extent this is a workbook, with fill-in-the-blank, perforated pages. If it can be kept intact, it is an excellent source for public libraries. Jack Ray, Loyola/Notre Dame Lib., Baltimore
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"An excellent source of information on wills that even helps people with complex financial affairs prepare for a lawyer." -- The New York Times

"Contains very clear instructions for using its forms as well as many filled-in examples... as good as any I've seen." -- San Francisco Chronicle

"This is an excellent resource for those who want to go it alone and for those who are trying to get organized before working with an attorney.... This is quintessential Nolo fare..." -- Library Journal
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: NOLO; 7th edition (October 30, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1413307132
  • ISBN-13: 978-1413307139
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #280,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #43 in  Books > Nonfiction > Law > Practical Guides > Wills
    #94 in  Books > Nonfiction > Law > Taxation > Estates & Trusts
    #55 in  Books > Business & Investing > Personal Finance > Estate Planning

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars No need for a lawyer, December 15, 2002
By Mark D. Wolfinger (Evanston, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Nolo's Simple Will Book (Nolo's Simple Will Book, 4th ed) (Paperback)
This book shows how easy it is to write your own will. Unless your situation is complex, you will find there is no need to hire a lawyer. The author assures you that if you follow directions, the will is valid and will be duly executed when the time comes. Be sure to read the text, as it offer good guidance. Resist the temptation to jump directly to filling out one of the many sample wills provided.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and straightforward - includes CD with forms!, October 13, 2006
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This review is from: Nolo's Simple Will Book 6th Edition (Paperback)
This book (6th edition) has taken a BIG weight off of my mind regarding writing a will. My husband and I currently don't have a will (and apparently have lots of company - reportedly 60% of Americans don't have wills), but I am in the process of changing that with the reassuring help of this book.

Yes, you CAN write your own legal will, and it truly isn't difficult. As this book points out, even lawyers use standard forms for wills which they customize to their clients. The NOLO CD that accompanies this book also contains standard forms which you can modify, and it walks you through the different parts of a will and the various decisions you need to make. It also flags decisions/areas that you need to give particularly careful consideration. And it flags more complications situations that might or do require a lawyer (such as, wanting to give more than 50% of your estate to someone other than your spouse).

I will say that our situation isn't complicated, our "estate" basically consists of our home and some savings/investment accounts, and we have young children to provide for. I feel very confident that a will written using this book/CD will be completely legal and appropriate.

But I think this book would be quite valuable even to people planning to use a lawyer for more complicated estate planning needs, as it explains wills and their components in clear, concise terms.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, complete, practical, many examples, July 3, 1999
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This review is from: Nolo's Will Book (Nolo's Simple Will Book) (Paperback)
I was pleased with this book as it is written in straightforward, clear language with easy to follow steps. The only thing I wished it had was a disk containing the forms that you must otherwise type out (however, I believe another Nolo book has this). It seems to cover all the basics and even has a chapter on wills as an extra bonus. The book contains sample forms that you can use which is helpful.
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4.0 out of 5 stars great self help
Good book to help save lawyer costs and to help understand the probate process. CD was a great help in writting a will.
Published 6 months ago by VGM

5.0 out of 5 stars Another NOLO Home Run

Another in a long series of NOLO books which demystify subjects normally cloaked in legal mumbo jumbo. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than an estate planner for alot of normal people
I've been trying to get specific instructions for a holographic will (completely handwritten), but with no success, opted for buying this book and writing my own will that will... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Info
THis book provides good basic information for completing a will. Therefore, do not rely soley on it. Read more
Published on July 5, 2008 by Dolamyt

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative, helpful
This book gives you a good overview of what your Will should say. I used it as reference only. I had my lawyer revise some verbage in my will.
Published on June 11, 2007 by Janice Savage

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive legal guide to writing any kind of will. Don't put your estate planning off.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will writing is easy.
I bought this book mostly because I wanted my daughter in the right hands if something were to happen to both my husband and I. Read more
Published on September 23, 2005 by Jennifer A. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars mking a will made easy
This subject is presented in a logical and easy to follow way. I appreaciated that all bases were covered. I would recommend Nolo`s Simple Will Book as a good investment.
Published on July 6, 2005 by gold fish

5.0 out of 5 stars Book and forms on CD
This book comes with a CD containing both a simple will form and mix and match clause forms for more complex wills. Read more
Published on January 4, 2005 by Una

5.0 out of 5 stars A great buy!
I had no idea that writing a will could be so easy! I was convinced that only lawyers could draft wills and if a friend hadn't suggested this book I would have wasted a lot of... Read more
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