Book 2

Getting Your Affairs in Order

Contents at a Glance

1. Chapter 1: Ensuring That Your Last Wishes Are Honored
   1. What Can Happen When You Don’t Plan Your Estate
   2. Reaping the Benefits of Planning Your Estate
   3. Looking Out for Common Pitfalls
   4. Realizing What Happens If You Don’t Have an Estate Plan
   5. Creating Your Will or Trust
2. Chapter 2: Planning Your Bequests
   1. Calculating Your Assets
   2. Determining Your Intended Heirs and Beneficiaries
   3. Thinking about Your Family Circumstances
   4. Estate Planning for Second Families
   5. Estate Planning for Your Business
   6. Appointing the People Who Will Carry Out Your Estate Plans
   7. Finding Professionals to Assist You
3. Chapter 3: Providing for Your Children and Dependents
   1. Choosing a Guardian
   2. Managing Your Child’s Assets
   3. Providing for Your Child’s Needs
4. Chapter 4: Writing and Signing a Will
   1. Deciding Whether a Will Serves Your Needs
   2. Exploring the Types of Wills
   3. Elements of a Will
   4. Executing a Valid Will