Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
1.Introduction to Estate Planning
2.Intestacy:An Estate Plan by Default
3.Wills:Capacity and Contests
4.Wills:Formalities and Forms
5.Will Substitutes:Nonprobate Transfers
6.Construction of Wills
7.Restrictions on the Power of Disposition:Protection of the Spouse and Children
8.Trusts:Creation,Types,and Characteristics
9.Building Flexibility into Trusts:Powers of Appointment
10.Construction of Trusts:Future Interests
11.Duration of Trusts:The Fiduciary Obligation
12.Charitable Trusts
13.Trust Administration:The Fiduciary Obligation
14.Wealth Transfer Taxation:Tax Planning
Table of Cases
Author Index
Index