Rev. ed. of: The family guide to wills, funerals, and probate / Theodore Hughes and David Klein. 2nd ed. 2001.
Includes index.
Your will and its functions
Probate administration and how to avoid it
Joint ownership and its pros and cons
Trusts and their versatility
Insuring your life
Gift and estate taxes
Special situations
Preparing for incapacity
Funerals, organ donations and some alternatives
Your letter of instruction
When death seems imminent
Body disposal and funeral rites
Negotiating with funeral directors
The will : guardianships and other first steps
Sorting out the assets
Settling and closing the estate.
The handbook to wills, funerals, and probate : how to protect yourself and your survivors by Theodore E. Hughes. ISBN 9780816066698. Published by Facts On File in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.