The most comprehensive -- yet easy to read -- guide to estate planning on the market! Learn how to create an estate plan and protect your family Plan Your Estate covers everything from the basics of wills and living trusts to sophisticated tax-saving strategies. The authors give you straightforward, plain-English explanations of every significant estate-planning option available, so you can make the best decisions for you and those you love. The book covers: avoid probate leave property through a will or trust use life insurance to provide for your loved ones name a guardian for your minor child leave property to a young person plan for incapacity implement strategies specific to business owners reduce estate taxes make final arrangements This edition is completely revised with the latest federal and state laws, plus updated estate and gift tax information, and enhanced discussions about 529 plans, same-sex marriage, tax-saving trusts, and retirement benefits.