Gerry W. Beyer, Governor Preston E. Smith Regents Professor of Law, Texas Tech University School of Law ; John K. Hanft, San Francisco State University, College of Extended Learning Paralegal Studies Program.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fifth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Wolters Kluwer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2015]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxv, 560 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations, forms ;
Dimensions
36 cm.
SERIES
Series Title
Aspen college series
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Introduction and overview -- Descent and distribution -- Treatment of certain categories of potential heirs -- Other intestate succession issues -- Requirements for a valid will -- Changing circumstances after will execution : property -- Changing circumstances after will execution : persons -- Revocation of wills -- Interpretation and construction -- Will contests -- Other will issues -- Estate administration -- Reasons people use nonprobate transfers -- Inter vivos transfers -- Co-ownership of property -- Multiple-party accounts -- Contracts -- Introduction to trusts -- Trust creation -- Trust administration -- Trust enforcement -- Resulting trusts -- Constructive trusts -- Wealth transfer taxation -- Disability and death planning -- Malpractice and professional responsibility.