ESTATE PLANNING FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Wills
What Happens if You Die Without A Will?
What A Will Does
What A Will Does Not Do
How To Execute a Will

Types of Non-probate Property
Jointly Owned Property
Trusts
Annuities and Retirement Benefits
Life Insurance

What is a Revocable Living Trust?

Questions Regarding Power-of-Attorney
Introduction
Who Should Be Your Agent?
How The Agent Should Sign?
Beyond Signing Checks

State Laws Vary
What if I move?
Will my Power of Attorney expire?

Questions Regarding Living Wills
Introduction
Living Wills
Health Care Proxy
Why Have Health Directives?
Obtaining and Maintaining Living Wills and Health Care Proxies
Organ and Tissue Donation
Communication is the Key

Other Resources on Living Wills

What is Probate?
Should you Avoid Probate?

Income Taxation of Qualified Plans and IRAs
Distribution of Plan Assets to the Participant
Distribution of Plan Assets After the Participant's Death
Estate Tax Considerations
Planning Considerations

Introduction
Understanding The Will
Is Probate Necessary?
Managing Estate Assets
Handling Debts & Expenses
Funding the Bequests
Trust Administration
Closing the Estate
Common Questions

What is the Lawyer's Role?

About the Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law

Changes to Federal Estate Taxes 2004-2010

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