With the increase of elderly individuals, along with the effects of 9/11, according to numerous accounts in the media, there has been a substantial increase in the number of wills being filed in the U.S. A Simplified Guide to Creating a Personal Will differs from other books on the subject because it demystifies the process and clearly explains the reasons behind putting together a will. This book helps the reader understand the importance of a will and make informed decisions with a full sense of the ramifications of their choices. Herman provides the most up-to-date information on topics such as estate planning and guardianships. This book also features numerous interviews with individuals involved in their own wills, accountants and attorneys.
Book Details:
- Author: Deborah Levine Herman
- ISBN: 9780470191927
- Year Published: 2003
- Pages: 224
- BISAC: BUS025000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Entrepreneurship
About the Book and Topic:
With the increase of elderly individuals, along with the effects of 9/11, according to numerous accounts in the media, there has been a substantial increase in the number of wills being filed in the U.S. A Simplified Guide to Creating a Personal Will differs from other books on the subject because it demystifies the process and clearly explains the reasons behind putting together a will. This book helps the reader understand the importance of a will and make informed decisions with a full sense of the ramifications of their choices. Herman provides the most up-to-date information on topics such as estate planning and guardianships. This book also features numerous interviews with individuals involved in their own wills, accountants and attorneys.
WILEY REPUTATION: Wiley has a strong reputation in the small business finance area with numerous best-selling books such as: Starting on a Shoestring, The Complete Will Kit, The Complete Book of Trusts, and The Limited Liability Company BOOK SUPPLANTS PREVIOUS WILEY SUCCESS: This book will replace Wiley’s suceesful The Complete Will Kit, which sold over 65,000. WILL AND ESTATE PLANNING HOT: Interest has been growing steadily throughout the nation in will and estate planning due to graying of America.
About the Author
DEBORAH HERMAN (Columbus, OH) is an attorney who also has a masters degree in Journalism. She has worked both as a book doctor and a ghost writer. ROBIN BODIFORD, (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), is a practicing attorney who specializes in wills and estates.