Estate Planning and Administration: How to Maximize Assets, Minimize Taxes, and Protect Loved Ones

The complexities of planning and administering an estate are clearly explained in this up-to-date and authoritative guide. This new edition covers the best techniques for transferring property through Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, gifting programs, paying grandchildren's medical and tuition expenses, and more. From wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives to probate and administering an estate, it's all here in easy-to-read, plain English. A five-step planning process details how to create and implement a sound estate plan.

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Edmund T. Fleming is a certified public accountant and attorney in private practice, specializing in real estate, estate planning, and probate cases. He has been a member of the Chicago Bar Association's Estate Planning and Probate Committees, and he serves as chief of the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board's audit and compliance section. Earlier in his career, he spent ten years as an auditor for the Internal Revenue Service. He lives in Downers Grove, Illinois.