Beyond the Grave

A probate lawyer and author of The Living Trust Advisor presents "e;the best estate planning book in America"e; (Wall Street Journal). "e;[Beyond the Grave] aims to show how proper estate planning leaves your family secure not at war. . . . [Jeff] Condon's mission is keeping the family, and its assets, together through life and death, using proper inheritance planning."e; Los Angeles TimesThis expert, one-of-a-kind handbook shows you how to:- Ensure that your inheritance instructions will be carried out the way you want them to be- Protect your children's inheritance from creditors, ex-spouses, addictions, tax troubles, mismanagement, squandering, and other risks of loss- Prevent family conflict that can arise when parents die and children divide the "e;family money"e;- Leave more money to your children and grandchildren, and less to the IRS- Avoid creating inheritance problems in your family with "e;cautionary tales"e; of inheritance planning gone bad- Understand why you still have to deal with estate tax issues even if your net worth falls below the new death-tax-exemption"e;If you have a family you love, poured your soul into building a business, and hate the idea of seeing the lion's share of your estate go to the taxman, you cannot afford to die without reading this book."e; Fortune"e;It offers insight into problems you might encounter with the almighty dollar, that you might not have even imagined. . . . Full of helpful advice, such as how to avoid probate court, give tax-free gifts while still alive, and deal with all the furnishings in your house to avoid fights among heirs."e; Fort Worth Star-Telegram