How to Write Your Will: The Complete Guide to Structuring Your Will Inheritance Tax Planning Probate and Administering an Estate - Softcover

Garsia, Marlene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749444711 ISBN 13: 9780749444716

Publisher: Kogan page, 2005

Synopsis

Essential reading for an executor, but also for anyone who has not yet made a will or plans to update an existing version, this book is full of expert advice and easy-to-follow information on all the important issues, including: why to write a will; where to start; tax and legal considerations; and the problems of dying intestate.

How To Write Your Will also provides detailed instructions for executors on valuing and administering an estate prior to winding it up. Packed with helpful information, practical examples and a new Frequently Asked Questions section, it is the complete guide to wills and probate.

About this title

About the Author

Marlene Garsia is a professional writer and editor based in Kenilworth. She drew on the expert advice of solicitors and registrars, and consulted a tax consultant in producing this book.

From the Inside Flap

How to Write Your Will
15th edition
valuing & administering an estate
tax planning
where you can go for help
how to do it yourself & save money
Marlene Garsia

INSIDE FRONT COVER:

"A practical and easy-to-read guide."
Pensions World

"Provides comprehensive information on crucial issues to consider when writing or updating your will."
Moneywise

"Clear advice on producing wills the inexpensive way."
Active Money

Now in its 15th edition, How to Write Your Will is a proven popular and practical title. It is an easy-to-read, step-by-step guide that makes this complicated subject much easier to deal with. Full of expert tips and advice, it provides valuable guidance on crucial issues such as:

the importance of writing a will;
factors that can affect your will;
how to write a will;
where you can go for advice;
valuing & administering the estate;
winding up an estate;
tax planning;
handling tax affairs of the deceased;
gaining probate.

Updated to include frequently asked questions, a list of useful addresses and a glossary of terms, it is packed with practical examples to guide you through the whole process. A complete guide to wills and probate, it is essential reading for anyone planning on making or updating a will, as well as for executors.

Marlene Garsia is a professional writer and editor, based in Kenilworth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749444711
• ISBN 13: 9780749444716
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208