How to Die Without a Lawyer by Mary Clement (2000, Paperback)

It doesn't have to be that way.

In HOW TO DIE WITHOUT A LAWYER, Mary Clement, a prominent attorney who specializes in end-of-life issues, walks you through the steps necessary to create, revoke or change a will, protect against mental incapacity with health care and financial powers of attorney, and to avoid the exorbitant costs of probate and lawyer's fees with the creation of a Living Trust.

This easy-to-use book, complete with sample documents and personal experiences, reveals the secrets of trusts and estates law, enabling you, the reader, to easily produce the same work as the professionals, without paying legal fees. Even if you plan on seeking legal counsel, HOW TO DIE WITHOUT A LAWYER will help you be an informed consumer by explaining what choices you have, how these choices work, and the advantages and disadvantages of your options.

With a compassionate voice and a steady, guiding hand, HOW TO DIE WITHOUT A LAWYER is the essential book for anyone interested in "getting their affairs in order."

Some of the many important estate planning concerns addressed in HOW TO DIE WITHOUT A LAWYER include:

--How to avoid legal disputes over your will
--Four ways of leaving property to minors
--How to keep your will up-to-date
--The absolute minimum amount you can legally leave your spouse
--Essential considerations when naming a guardian for a minor
--Simple ways to avoid the disasters that will befall your health care and finances if you become incompetent and are not prepared
--Easy ways of avoiding probate--the Living Trust is only one way
--And much, much more.