Do you feel a sudden weight whenever you think about your affairs? You may worry that an accident could leave your family facing a slow, public, and costly court process. After working, saving, and building a meaningful life, you want a clear way to protect what matters without paying thousands in legal fees.
*ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS & LIVING TRUSTS FOR BEGINNERS (2026 Edition)* is a practical guide for beginners who want to avoid probate, name guardians, reduce taxes, and organize their wishes with confidence. It presents a modern approach to legacy planning, based on the post-OBBBA landscape.
Inside, you will learn how to:
– Understand the $15 million individual and $30 million couple estate-tax protections.
– Use federal seed funding to support a child’s tax-free growth account.
– Protect digital photos, cryptocurrency, and social media through RUFADAA.
– Move assets through the direct lane and maintain family privacy.
– Use ABLE Act updates for heirs who receive government benefits.
– Record healthcare wishes through HIPAA and Five Wishes.
– Navigate the SECURE 2.0 10-year rule and Roth requirements.
– Organize a vacation home through an LLC.
– Apply the 3/5/10 maintenance rule.
– Consult a 50-state appendix covering probate thresholds and inheritance taxes.
Protect your family with clarity, care, and a plan that can evolve with changing laws.
