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Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials (Book with Software)

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America's No. 1 selling estate planning software in book form, helps you create a will, living trust, living will -- and much more!

Help protect your family and your assets, and save on legal fees! Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials provides the legal forms you need. So comprehensive, the software assembles your forms from among 40,000 document possibilities -- but so easy to use, you'll have them finished in minutes.

PLUS! Package includes a free CD-Rom of Nolo's bestselling title THE EXECUTOR'S GUIDE with Quicken Willmaker 2009, a value of $39.99!

Will

Living Trusts, including an AB Trust

Health Care Directive:
Living Will
Health Care Power of Attorney

Financial Powers of Attorney

Final arrangements document

Important documents for executors

Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials also provides forms you can use every day, such as authorizations and agreements, promissory notes, and child and elder care forms.

For each document, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials takes you through a step-by-step interview. Your documents will automatically reflect the laws of your state. If you have any questions, simply check out the comprehensive onscreen legal manual.

Need to know more? Here are in-depth details about what you can do with Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials:

Your Will
Provide for family, friends and charities. Name a personal guardian to care for young children. Specify the executor (or "personal representative") of your estate. Select a trusted person to manage property left to young people. Revise and update your will whenever you like.

Your Living Trust
Make a basic trust, whether you're married or single. If married, you can create a AB trust (or bypass trust) and spare your heirs from potentially heavy estate taxes. Create subtrusts for minor children and young adults. Name custodians for property left to children. Change or revoke your trust at any time.

Your Health Care Directive
Lets people who care for you make important decisions about your life and health when you can't. Create a:

Health Care Power of Attorney
Permit a loved one to make important medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.

Living Will
Specify whether you want your life prolonged through artificial means. Appoint someone to make sure your wishes are carried out.

Your Financial Power of Attorney
Name someone to make your financial decisions, in case you are medically incapacitated. Don't worry, you can grant as much authority as you wish.

Your Final Arrangements
Plan a funeral or other ceremony. Clarify whether you want a cremation or burial. Select someone to oversee your final arrangements -- and more!

Documents for Your Executor
Make sure your executor ("personal representative" in some states) has all the forms and instructions he or she needs to do the job: Checklists, letters, notices, claim forms -- and more.

Personal Finance Documents
Over a dozen forms that let you handle financial situations you might face on any given day, such as lending or borrowing money to friends or family, creating bills of sale, ending a credit card account -- and more!

Home & Family Documents
Whether you need to authorize someone to travel with your child to another country, want to lend your car to a friend, or create an agreement with a trusted person to take care of your elderly parent, Quicken Willmaker Plus 2009 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials can handle all these family situations -- and many more!

Estate planning documents not valid in Louisiana.

List of Forms
All forms are completed through a step-by-step interview, which customizes a document based on your answers. Completed documents can be printed directly, or exported to an RTF document, which can be opened in any word processor.

Wills and Living Trusts
Will
Self-Proving Affidavit (for Will)
Letter to Executor
Individual Living Trust
Shared Living Trust
AB Trust (aka Bypass Trust)
Certification of Trust
Assignment of Property (to Trust)
Reverse Assignment of Property (from Trust)
Revocation of Living Trust
Restatement and Amendment of Living Trust

Leaving Others in Charge
Health Care Directive (Living Will & Power of Attorney)
Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
Special (Limited) Power of Attorney for Finances
Information for the Attorney-in-Fact
Delegation Form for Attorney-in-Fact
Resignation Form for Attorney-in-Fact
Revocation Form for Recorded Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
Revocation Form for Unrecorded Durable Power of Attorney for Finances
Revocation of Health Care Directive
Revocation of Power of Attorney
Final Arrangements Letter

Documents for Your Executor
Affidavit of Domicile
Employee Death Benefits Letter
Executor's Checklist
Executor's Letter to Financial Institution
General Notice of Death
Notice to Creditor of Death
Notice to Homeowners Insurance Company of Death
Notice to Vehicle Insurance Company of Death
Request for Life Insurance Claim Form
Request for Life Insurance Proceeds

Personal Finance Documents
General Bill of Sale
Promissory Note (Amortized Monthly Payments)
Promissory Note (Balloon Payment)
Promissory Note (Payments of Interest Only)
Promissory Note (One Lump Sum Payment)
Security Agreement for Borrowing Money
Notice to Terminate Joint Credit Card Account
Notice to Put Name on Do Not Call List
Cancel Membership or Subscription

Documents for Home and Family
Child Care Agreement
Child Care Instructions
Authorization for Minor's Medical Treatment
Authorization for Foreign Travel With Minor
Temporary Guardianship Authorization for Care of Minor
Elder Care Agreement
Pet Care Agreement
Housekeeping Services Agreement
Housesitting Instructions
Authorization to Drive a Motor Vehicle
Property Inventory Worksheet

The Law Of Torts: Examples And Explanations (Examples & Explanations)

Joseph W. Glannon

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Total reviews: 34 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Excellent! 4 out of 5 stars.
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Glannon is fantastic. This is a great book to review before exams, and it also is a great value!

Useful & recommended 4 out of 5 stars.
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Though I ended up not having much use for this book due to my professor's distinctive teaching methodology, I still found it helpful in clarifying the basic concepts of Torts. The author injects a slightly dorky sense of humor into the narrative, which makes the information more accessible and easier to grasp. He also has a very clear, conversational writing style. Overall recommended (at least if you don't have my Torts professor).

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A favorite among law students and professors alike, the Examples & Explanations series is ideal for studying, reviewing and testing your understanding through application of hypothetical examples. Authored by leading professors with extensive classroom experience, Examples & Explanations titles offer hypothetical questions in the subject area, complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topic, and compare your own analysis.

Contracts Examples & Explanations

Brian A. Blum

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I Think You Can do Better Than This 2 out of 5 stars.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I'm not being law-snobby, I promise.

I bought the book because I was struggling to get my head around remedies, and although it helped, I ended up buying Lexis' "Understanding Contracts," too.

I should disclaim that what follows is based on the remedies section (that's all I used it for). That's a big piece of contracts, but maybe the rest of the book, which I didn't explore, is better.

Okay, here goes:

I found the E&E book to be imprecise with some concepts and vocabulary. It could be my own quirkiness, but to me that imprecision was maddening. In one paragraph, a plaintiff had "moved," "pled" and also "applied" for summary judgement. Applied??? SJ isn't a credit card! And it's not a pleading for that matter, either.

If you find these types of imprecision trivial, the book might be for you. They left me wondering if there were any important issues being confused, as well. We all know that law exams ask us to identify doctrinal issues, weight them, and (if the opportunity presents itself) apply the particular policy analysis that our respective professors find endearing. The extent to which a secondary source like E&E leads us astray on the doctrine is the same extent to which we will be led astray on our exams.

If you are like me, you should buy "Understanding Contracts" from the corporate mongers at Lexis. I felt like the concepts and vocabulary were applied in a more precise, crisp way. It will save you from trying to infer what the author is trying to say from what the author did say, and it will save you from writing snooty remarks and question marks in the margin -- time you could be spending learning Contracts.

Corporations: Examples And Explanations (Examples & Explanations)

Alan R. Palmiter

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

good last-minute review book 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

good review for corporations class. it is based on the model code, and sometimes DE. but if you need NY law, this book doesn't help that much. but the explanations are clear and interesting.

Decent 4 out of 5 stars.
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I generally like the Examples and Explanations series, however "Corporations" is not one of their best. As other reviewers have mentioned, this book focuses primarily on the Model Business Corporations Act and does not include cites to Delaware or other states. Usually, I could find the cites myself, but this added a layer of work when I made my outline. Also, some cases were not explained succintly in one place--rather, the analysis was spread throughout a chapter and continued through the examples. This was distracting--it was more helpful when the key cases of a doctrine were summarized in one place and then briefly referenced later on. If your class focuses on Delaware you should also beware that there have been several key developments since 2006 that will alter some of the chapters. Other than that, it is hard to beat E&E for a good review of the material and "Corporations" does the job.

Editorial Review:

This practical and straightforward study guide has earned its enduring popularity by demystifying corporate law for students who do not have a business background. "Corporate Law: Examples & Explanations, 5th Edition" presents a full review of the legal issues that arise in modern corporations.

Small Business Start-Up Kit

Peri H. Pakroo

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The best step-by-step guide to starting a business available!

Many people dream of running a business of their own -- but often don't know how to start. Sound familiar? This book can help.

User-friendly and loaded with tips, The Small Business Start-Up Kit shows you how to launch a business quickly, easily and with confidence. It explains in plain English how to:

choose the best business structure

write an effective business plan

file the right forms in the right place

price, bid and bill your projects

draft and use contracts, online and off

manage your finances

be prepared for, and file, required taxes

reach customers online

The Small Business Start-Up Kit also includes all the forms and instructions you need both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.

The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest legal and tax changes. It includes a new chapter on e-business and expanded information on financing your business. It also features new business-planning spreadsheets on the CD-ROM.

List of Forms
Partnership Agreement
Sample Buy-Sell Agreement Provisions
Application for Employer Identification Number (Form SS-4)
Income Tax Withholding (Form SS-8)
Election To Have a Tax Year Other Than a Required Tax Year (Form 8716)
Entity Classification Election (Form 8832)
Billable Rate Worksheet
Cash Flow Projection Worksheet Break-Even Analysis Worksheet
Profit/Loss Forecast Worksheet
Warranty Track Worksheet

How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Stephen Elias, Albin Renauer, Robin Leonard

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Nobody will like to read this book 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Nobody will like to read this book. Expect possibly bankruptcy lawyers. It is a book of dread. You read it because you have to read it, in situations where you suspect that bankruptcy is looming as a possible if not probable outcome.

Much of the value in the book lies in the numerous government forms that you need to fill out, in order to file for Chapter 7. Given that you are likely in straitened financial circumstances (otherwise why are you doing this?), the cost of this book is easily outweighed by its advice. Including very specific steps and forms needed for those steps.

The book's language is clear and easy to follow. The authors have done well in stripping out all unnecessary legalese.

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In these times of massive credit card debt and stagnating incomes, filing for bankruptcy has become the only relief for thousands of people. The information in How to File for Bankruptcy is so complete that a person can file virtually on his own, without needing to hire a lawyer. By no means does the book encourage filing for bankruptcy, but it will help anyone in serious financial trouble determine if bankruptcy might be a sensible course to take, and examines what kind is appropriate for different individuals. All of the necessary forms are included, complete with explicit directions. Like all Nolo Press titles, this is a straightforward, no-nonsense book of useful advice and specific guidance, written in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Bankruptcy And Debtor/creditor: Examples And Explanations (Examples & Explanations)

Brian A. Blum

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Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This is a great supplement that covers the 2005 changes in the code. Watch out for other supplements that are still owrking off of the pre-2005 amendments.

The right tools 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

If you are taking an introductory course in Bankruptcy, get a copy of this book - And use it! If your course also includes Chapter 11 Reorganizations, I would also recommend that you get a copy of Chapter Chapter 11 Business Reorganizations: For Business Leaders, Accountants And Lawyers. They are useful before exams. But I recommend getting them at the start of the semester.

Excellent Primer on Bankruptcy 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am an experienced lawyer and regularly read books (usually one-volume treatises) outside my practice area. Comprehensive books on bankruptcy are hard to find, and I purchased Blum's for lack of any alternative. The book is well organized, clearly written, and contains a lot of information. Even the attempts at humor are generally successful.

To offer some unsolicited advice to law students, I don't recommend using this or any supplementary texts in your courses. Stick with the casebook and other materials the instructor assigns. It may seem as if this requires more effort to learn the subject than is warranted, but you won't regret it. You'll never have the time once you start working to reread and think about cases that you have while in school. That 3 years may seem like a long time, but if you take it seriously you will benefit significantly throughout your career. It is surprising how often I encounter exprienced lawyers who are ignorant of matters I learned in law school (now long past) and still remember.

Editorial Review:

To keep pace with the recent major changes in bankruptcy law, noted author Brian Blum presents a completely revised edition of his popular study guide, "Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor: Examples & Explanations." This comprehensive text is well known for its effectiveness in helping students understand the many rules, principles, and policies of the area.

Administrative Law: Examples and Explanations (The Examples & Explanations Series)

William F. Funk, Richard H. Seamon

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First Rate 5 out of 5 stars.
16 of 18 people found this review helpful.

I had the pleasure of taking Professor Seamon's Administrative Law course at the University of South Carolina School of Law. He really knows the material in and out and this book reflects that.

Administrative law is probably one of the more complex areas of law, and this book provides a solid framework for understanding the material. I reviewed some commercial outlines, but this material is much better suited for the E&E format. I've used the E&E Series for all of the first year courses and found this to be one of the better books. I highly recomend getting this book and going through it both before and during class.

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A favorite among law students and professors alike, the Examples & Explanations series is ideal for studying, reviewing and testing your understanding through application of hypothetical examples. Authored by leading professors with extensive classroom experience, Examples & Explanations titles offer hypothetical questions in the subject area, complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topic, and compare your own analysis.

Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition

Scott A. Stanberry

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Succeed in the Federal Government Marketplace Today!

Learn how to break into and succeed in the federal government marketplace with this comprehensive guide outlining everything you need to know about federal contracting. Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition, is an all-in-one source designed to give you a full understanding of how the federal government acquires supplies and services. This practical handbook provides references to contracting regulations, size standards, contracting activities, federal publications and forms, subcontracting opportunities, and much more!

This fully updated, step-by-step guide will help you:
-Understand how the government issues procurement opportunities
-Navigate the red tape to speed your way to a successful contract
-Decode confusing rules
-Get to know the key players
-Learn the various types of contracts
-Overcome contracting obstacles

Federal Contracting Made Easy, 3rd Edition, will guide you through the inevitable challenges of federal contracting. Use the most current resource available for your organization today!

David Ball on Damages: The Essential Update, A Plaintiff's Attorney's Guide for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases

David Ball

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Damages review 5 out of 5 stars.
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David Ball on Damages is the best book I have ever read on the subject. I have been practicing for 20 years. This book has changed the way I will approach personal injury trials in the future. Other lawyers in my area are just starting to use Mr. Ball's techniques with sucess.

The Best Guide on Damages 5 out of 5 stars.
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There is nothing more difficult for a plaintiff's attorney to do than to decide whether or not to ask the jury to return a specific dollar amount in damages or leave the decision up to the jury. The second most difficult question he/she has is determining how to motivate the jury to return as big a verdict as possible.

Ball does not disappoint in answering these questions. In short, he teaches plaintiff attorneys how to maximize the verdicts they get. For example, he devotes a whole chapter on describing jurors' motivations for giving and how you can get them to do so. Even if you are a defense attorney, this book is essential reading so that you can learn what jurors are interested in and what causes them to reach the decisions they do.

Editorial Review:

When David Ball on Damages was first published in 2001, it changed the way attorneys seek damages. The book provides step-by-step guidance for attorneys seeking money for their clients. Ball explains why jurors give, why they do not, and how to motivate them to do the former instead of the latter. He walks readers through voir dire, opening, testimony, and closing, providing practical, effective, and innovative methods for pursuing damages. Now, in this expanded, second edition, Ball includes methods to contend with the way today’s jurors view lawyers and their clients. The techniques provide tools to counter sophisticated opposition tactics, the public mood, and laws and rules that continue to grow more hostile.