The Family Guide
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30 chapters. 4 appendices. 90,294 words. First 10 pages free. Founding members read the rest free for life. Or buy the book for $19.99 and get lifetime web access plus a downloadable PDF.
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Table of contents
Front Matter
Chapters
- Chapter 1The Conversation You've Been Avoiding13 min
- Chapter 2What a Will Actually Does (and Doesn't Do)13 min
- Chapter 3Trusts Explained Without the Jargon14 min
- Chapter 4The Power of Attorney — Name Someone Now12 min
- Chapter 5Beneficiary Designations — The Trap Nobody Warns You About12 min
- Chapter 6The House — Your Family's Most Complicated Asset15 min
- Chapter 7Retirement Accounts and Investments12 min
- Chapter 8Personal Property and Sentimental Items13 min
- Chapter 9Digital Assets — What Happens to Your Online Life12 min
- Chapter 10Business Interests and Intellectual Property11 min
- Chapter 11The First 24 Hours After a Death12 min
- Chapter 12The Executor's Job — What It Actually Involves13 min
- Chapter 13Probate — What It Is and How Long It Takes9 min
- Chapter 14When There Is No Will10 min
- Chapter 15Why Siblings Fight (And How to Stop It)11 min
- Chapter 16The Fairness Trap — Equal vs. Equitable10 min
- Chapter 17Blended Families and Stepchildren10 min
- Chapter 18Special Situations13 min
- Chapter 19When You Actually Need an Attorney10 min
- Chapter 20How to Choose the Right Attorney8 min
- Chapter 21Working With Financial Advisors and Accountants9 min
- Chapter 22When to Use a Mediator Instead of an Attorney9 min
- Chapter 23Estate Tax vs. Inheritance Tax10 min
- Chapter 24Income Tax Considerations10 min
- Chapter 25Gift Tax Rules and Strategies9 min
- Chapter 26Ethical Wills and Legacy Letters9 min
- Chapter 27Charitable Giving8 min
- Chapter 28Pet Care Plans7 min
- Chapter 29Funeral and Memorial Planning9 min
- Chapter 30The Complete Checklist7 min
Conclusion
Appendices
- State-Specific InformationState-Specific Information6 min
- Document TemplatesDocument Templates5 min
- Resource DirectoryResource Directory4 min
- Glossary of TermsGlossary of Terms7 min
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