Estate Planning for Dummies

A reader-friendly guide that cuts through the tax jargon and explains how to protect savings and assetsEstate planning can be complicated stuff, which is probably why many people don’t think about it until late in life. Existing books on the market are dry in their approach and do little to make an intimidating topic much less intimidating. Estate Planning For Dummies makes the task of planning an estate approachable. It explains what the current estate tax laws are, how estate tax laws will change in the coming years, and how to keep one’s plan up-to-date, as well as how to write a will that will hold up in court. This easy-to-follow guide also shows how to minimize the taxes one’s heirs will have to pay on inherited assets, and demonstrates how to transfer a family business to heirs without shouldering them with a huge tax burden. Must reading for those approaching retirement and anyone who knows the value of planning ahead, Estate Planning For Dummies helps readers make sure their hard-earned savings will be put to good use. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.