Have you considered what it will take to secure your future and legacy? Creating an estate plan can be
During Make A Will Month, we invite library lovers like you to learn more about how you can give the gift of literacy and lifelong learning to future generations to come by including Reading Public Library in your estate plans. We encourage you to consult with a trusted financial or legal advisor to explore your planned giving options. If you are curious about learning more about estate planning, our Reference Librarians have curated a book list just for you!
If you’ve already included RPL in your plans, we would love to hear from you! Visit our Planned Giving page to contact us today about estate planning.
Estate Planning Basics: What You Need to Know About Wills, Trusts, and Avoiding Probate by Denis Clifford
“Get the need-to-know basics about wills, trusts, avoiding probate, and planning for incapacity with Estate Planning Basics. This book lays out your options in plain English, guiding you to the right estate plan for you and your family.” — Provided by publisher.
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Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s Estate or Trust by Mary Randolph
“The step-by-step guide to serving as an executor. If you need to wrap up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed–especially when you’re grieving. But you can do it, and this book will show you how.” — Provided by publisher.
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Make Your Own Living Trust by Denis Clifford
“Comprehensive information and all the forms you need to create a living trust, including children’s subtrusts, an AB trust and a back-up will.” — Provided by publisher.
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Nolo’s Guide to Estate Planning by Liza Hanks
“This book explains, to a national audience, how to provide for the distribution of one’s assets upon death, by using designated beneficiaries, wills, and trusts.” — Provided by publisher.
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Plan Your Estate by Denis Clifford
“This book provides the information and encouragement you need to create an estate plan that’s right for you. It shows you how to protect your property, provide for children, avoid probate and plan for incapacity. The information in this book will help you formulate your plan and will save you time and money, whether you create your own estate plan or go to a lawyer for assistance.” — Provided by publisher.
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Quick & Legal Will Book by Denis Clifford
“Everyone needs a will sooner, rather than later. For all those who’ve put off writing this important document, here’s the solution. This slim, helpful book outlines how to: determine beneficiaries, deal with property, choose an executor, avoid probate, and prepare a draft of the will. This handy book is also stuffed with new information on estate planning, the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and for Finances, and common law marriage.Includes sample wills and is good in all states except Louisiana.” — Provided by publisher.
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