Making a will is something that, because of the reason why we need to do it, is something that is easily put off - yet can lead to huge problems with probate if you don't write one in time.
Writing a last will and testament (to use the proper phrase for it) isn't as complicated as it used to be, and there are now many places online why you can write a legal DIY one!
Title : Wills and Probate Author : Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : General information but lacking in detail
This guide devotes 20% of its pages to writing a will and 80% to dealing with someones estate after their death. It covers all of the main areas such as inheritance tax, trusts, intestacy, guardianship, joint ownership etc. This book covers some of the differences between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As far as writing a will is concerned, the book provides inadequate information to do it properly by yourself but does give you all of the questions that you need to think about. As such, I would recommend this book to someone to read before seeing the solicitor.
Title : Wills and Probate Author : Rating : 4 Stars out of 5. Summary : General information but lacking in detail
This guide devotes 20% of its pages to writing a will and 80% to dealing with someones estate after their death. It covers all of the main areas such as inheritance tax, trusts, intestacy, guardianship, joint ownership etc. This book covers some of the differences between England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As far as writing a will is concerned, the book provides inadequate information to do it properly by yourself but does give you all of the questions that you need to think about. As such, I would recommend this book to someone to read before seeing the solicitor.
Title : Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity (International Student Edition) Author : Jill Martin Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Equity follows the law.
This is an excellent book for those who are willing to know about some of the most important institutions within Equity in Law. Right now there's no flat distinction as between Equity and Common Law. What it is true is that in order to know the law you have got to know both, as you may use equity in case common law does not provide an appropriate solution. This is a must read for those involved in law and certainly to smart people, hungry of knowledge.
Title : The Self-help Guide to Managing Death and Probate: Manage the Legal and Financial Side of Death Yourself Author : Gordon Bowley Rating : 3 Stars out of 5. Summary : Death Probate - Practical Comment
This book covers making executing/administering a will in England Wales (Note: This legal jurisdiction is important and unclear from the author's and amazon's description). As stated by others the pro-forma letters are useful. It is written in a style appropriate to its most common readers i.e. the recently bereaved, its easy to read and very inoffensive. Its good on probate wills, but weak on tax affairs (presumably to aid the books longevity).
I bought this book and found it useful when needing this knowledge.
Title : Understanding Living Trusts: How You Can Avoid Probate, Save Taxes and Enjoy Peace of Mind Author : Vickie Schumacher Rating : 5 Stars out of 5. Summary : Well worth reading
This book fully explaines it all. I got a trust through a lawyer and it was just as this book says. There are diagrams to show and the language is very easy to understand.
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