Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration (Ninth Edition)

By: Janis L. Walter and Emma Wright Fletcher

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Synopsis: Guide students in the basics of estate planning and bequeathing property to others through wills and trusts with Walter/Wright's WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, 9E. This market-leading resource in paralegal education familiarizes readers with the latest laws and procedures, including the Uniform Probate Code, the new Uniform Electronic Wills Act and the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act. Packed with visually driven content and enhanced by detailed exhibits and a writing style free of confusing legalese, this edition addresses substantive probate law, procedural law, tax implications, ethical considerations and the important role that paralegals and other legal professionals play. Students examine the latest laws, court procedures, tax implications and ethical choices. Throughout the text student-friendly case summaries, state-specific examples, practical assignments and detailed documents help students prepare for success as paralegals. MindTap digital resources further strengthen instruction and retention.