Estate Planning 101: From Avoiding Probate and Assessing Assets to Establishing Directives and Understanding Taxes, Your Essenti

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Discover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one's last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning. No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock are the cofounders of the award-winning personal finance website Women Who Money. Combined they own five websites and are currently working together on number six. Vicki is the founder and blogger behind Make Smarter Decisions. She's been a regular contributor to GOBankingRates, Medi-Share, and a variety of personal finance sites around the web. Amy Blacklock and Vicki Cook are the cofounders of the award-winning personal finance website Women Who Money. Combined they own five websites and are currently working together on number six. Amy is the founder and blogger behind the award-winning site Life Zemplified. She's been a frequent contributor to GOBankingRates, Wealthfit, Medi-Share, and to a variety of personal finance sites around the web.