Estate Planning Basics

By Editors of Nolo

Estate planning, in plain English

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.

Learn how to:

make a will or living trust
name a guardian for your children
avoid probate
choose an executor
use durable powers of attorney, and
prepare a health care directive.

The 13th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest information about estate planning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413333257
• ISBN13: 9781413333251
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 8.9"