
Title : Wills, Probate Inheritance Tax for Dummies (UK Edition)
Author : Julian Knight
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
This is the best and most informative book in these three fields. I bought this along with the which?guide and this is far better. I am currently taking an estate through probate and this book is proving invaluable.
I only knew a little about probate and found this easy to use informative guide both accessible and written in plain English.

Title : Where There's a Will...: A Guide for the Executor or Administrator of the Estate of a Decendent
Author : F. William, Jr. Bauers
Rating : 4 Stars out of 5.
Summary : An excellent resource if you are named executor of a will.
This book is an excellent guide to have if you are named executor of an estate. It takes a common-sense approach to the tasks of being an executor--getting court approval, finding all the necessary documents, dividing up the estate according to the will, and tying up all the loose ends. Bauers knows his topic: he's been executor for seven different wills.
The book starts with a chapter about a most unusual estate Bauers was involved in settling, featuring international intrigue and possible foul play. Then comes a chapter describing the basic responsibilities of an executor. The meat of the book begins with Chapter 3, which contains a list of 26 "duties"--just about every task an executor might have to do. These are spelled out in detail in the remaining 17 chapters. There's an absolute minimum of legalese. The book includes copies of some of the many forms you may encounter and sample letters and worksheets you can use as an executor.
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Title : Principles of Equity and the Law of Trusts (Principles of Law S.)
Author : Alastair Hudson
Rating : 3 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Thorough but a little careless
You certainly except a book of this size to offer a very thorough account of the subject matter. Andrew Hudson does not dissappoint in this respect, His clear knowledge and clarity are a breath of fresh air for this student who tends to find that most law books are written by reseasrchers eager to impress their friends but not to help the student. Cavendish, the publishers are the exception to this trend, and despite being unfashionable as a result are certainly gasining popularity with the undergraduate market.
Perhaps the only downside to this book, is the carelessness of teh editing. The subject matter is difficult enough without having to secong guess the writer.
The book is certainly overpriced, but the difficulty in finding readable textbooks means this must be overlooked. Go and Buy it.
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Title : Commentary and Cases on the Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies
Author : Joseph Arnold Nathan
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : The complete Trust textbook
Professor Hayton's book is the trust bible. It is thorough, challenging and will help develop an understanding of trusts which will be invaluable for the exam. If at times it is a difficult book it is only because trusts is a hard area of law. The great advantage of Hayton's book is that it is constantly predicting where the law is going and, given his influence in the world of equity, this is probably a self fulfilling prophesy! The materials are carefully selected and explained. I would recomend supplementing the book with another, such as Parker and Mellows. Hayton is infinitely more thought provoking but a lighter trusts guide will perhaps enable the reader to understand Hayton better. Having used Hayton all year I believe my mind has developed as a result of the book and I can appraoch the exams with confidence! Remember, there are no short cuts with trust law. This is not poncing around on the periphery with human rights and so forth but it is the cold black and white ink of the law. And no-one in the world knows more about trusts than David Hayton, so buy this book!

Title : The Self-help Guide to Managing Death and Probate: Manage the Legal and Financial Side of Death Yourself
Author : Gordon Bowley
Rating : 5 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Quality Book
This book, which is easy to read, is a practical guide which sets out and explains in chronological order what needs to be done following a death.
It tells you exactly what to do, how to do it, when you might need professional help and comes equipped with specimen letters, useful addresses and a full index. All in all it is excellent value for money and the author is obviously a master of his subject.
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Title : How to Probate an Estate in Florida: With Forms
Author :
Rating : 4 Stars out of 5.
Summary : A good, simple introduction to Florida probate options
This is a good simple overview of Florida probate law, with useful checklists to make sure you do not overlook the obvious. You can find much of the information in the Florida statutes, but this is much more readable and it also coordinates and organizes its information better. It is more of an outline than a treatise, but if you need a treatise you need a lawyer, not this book. It serves the purpose for which it was designed well.

Title : The Living Trust: The Failproof Way to Pass Along Your Estate to Your Heirs Without Lawyers, Courts or the Probate System
Author : Henry W. Abts
Rating : 2 Stars out of 5.
Summary : Not a "How to" book; too many words, too little said.
17 chapters, over 350 pages discussing the importance/advantage of Living Trust over Will. Little on how to draw up a living trust except some blank forms to help organize your assests. Although covers touts not needing a lawyer, bottom line message - buy my book, organize your information and hire a lawyer(me, if possible) to prepare the living trust. Look elsewhere for detail information unless you want stuff not fluff.