Estate Planning For Authors

Author : M. L. Buchman
Publisher : Buchman Bookworks, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning for Authors written by M. L. Buchman and published by Buchman Bookworks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -an estate planning self-help guide for artists & writers- Writer, painter, photographer, musician, designer, animator, graphic artist, programmer, screenwriter, textile artist, choreographer, composer, sculptor... A will or trust controls who inherits what. The Final Letter tells your heir(s) ways to maintain it, even make it thrive, once they’ve got it. The challenge with an estate that includes Intellectual Property (books, stories, plays, films, etc.), is it has a value that can last another 70 years after your death. This book is a practical guide for educating your heir on quite what they’ve just received and what their options are to manage it. Topics also include: basic vocabulary, income opportunities with Intellectual Property, the power of trusts in IP estate planning, and much more. Estate Planning for Authors will help authors create their Final Letter as well as help the heirs whose benefactor did not create one. It’s a guide on how to make sure your legacy remains profitable for decades after you’re gone!

Author : N. Brian Caverly
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118053958
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning For Dummies written by N. Brian Caverly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-08 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning for your family's future made easy! If you’re like most people, you want to be sure that, once you’ve passed on, no more of your property and money will be lost to the government than is absolutely necessary. You want to know that you’ll be leaving your heirs your assets and not your debts. You want to be absolutely certain that your will is ship-shape, your insurance policies are structured properly, and that every conceivable hole in your estate plan has been filled. And most of all, you’d like to do all of this without driving yourself crazy trying to make sense of the complicated jargon, jumble of paperwork, and welter of state and federal laws involved in the estate planning process. Written by two estate planning pros, this simple, easy-to-use guide takes the pain out of planning for your ultimate financial future. In plain English, the authors walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to: Put your estate into order Minimize estate taxes Write a proper will Deal with probate Set up trusts Make sure your insurance policies are structured properly Plan for special situations, like becoming incompetent and pet care Craft a solid estate plan and keep it up-to-date Don’t leave the final disposition of your estate up to chance and the whims of bureaucrats. Estate Planning For Dummies gives you the complete lowdown on: Figuring out what you're really worth Mastering the basics of wills and probate Using will substitutes and dodging probate taxes Setting up protective trusts, charitable trusts, living trusts and more Making sense of state and federal inheritance taxes Avoiding the generation skipping transfer tax Minimizing all your estate-related taxes Estate planning for family businesses Creating a comprehensive estate plan Straightforward, reader-friendly, easy-to-use, Estate Planning For Dummies is the ultimate guide to planning your family’s future.

Author : Matthew Lieber Buchman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788828397496
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning for Authors written by Matthew Lieber Buchman and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estate planning self-help guide for artists & writers. Writer, painter, photographer, musician, designer, animator, graphic artist, programmer, screenwriter, textile artist, choreographer, composer, sculptor... A will or trust controls who inherits what. The Final Letter tells your heir(s) ways to maintain it, even make it thrive, once they've got it. The challenge with an estate that includes Intellectual Property (books, stories, plays, films, etc.), is it has a value that can last another 70 years after your death. This book is a practical guide for educating your heir on quite what they've just received and what their options are to manage it. Topics also include: basic vocabulary, income opportunities with Intellectual Property, the power of trusts in IP estate planning, and much more. Estate Planning for Authors will help authors create their Final Letter as well as help the heirs whose benefactor did not create one. It's a guide on how to make sure your legacy remains profitable for decades after you're gone!

Author : Gin Jones
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781490405445
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning for Authors written by Gin Jones and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07-05 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought about what will happen to your stories after you're gone? Do you know what you want to happen with your literary works after you're gone? Do you have any ideas about who could manage them for you and your heirs? And if so, have you executed the documents necessary to make sure your wishes are carried out?This book will give you the basic information necessary to answer those questions, including: • How probate works• The pros and cons of avoiding probate• Who might have a claim on your assets• Managing copyrights after death• Literary representatives• Death and taxes• How to get the most out of a legal consultation Note that this book is intended for educational purposes, to help you prepare for a consultation with a qualified professional in your jurisdiction, and is not intended as individual legal advice.

Author : David Phillips
Publisher : Kaplan Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781419595967
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning Made Easy written by David Phillips and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baby boomers heading into their retirement years must take the time to ensure that their estates are in order—and that means a lot more than just preparing a will and naming an executor. Insurance, taxes, and planning for Medicare and Medicaid are among the crucial considerations in planning for the future. Completely revised and updated, Estate Planning Made Easy, Third Edition shows individuals why they need more than just a will and an executor, options for conserving wealth, and advice on putting together a comprehensive estate plan. This third edition includes extensive revisions to tax legislation, which has changed significantly over the last few years, leaving most American’s clueless. Features: * Changes to Tax Legislation * How seniors can best plan for Medicare and Medicaid * How to obtain the best cash flow with an equity-rich home * Tax legislation regarding 401k’s IRA’s, and pensions * Strategies to help reduce estate size and give to children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, without jeopardizing annual gift allowances * Premium financing of life insurance * Information on social security, private annuities, and state inheritance tax

Author : Vicki Cook
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507216408
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning 101 written by Vicki Cook and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the ins and outs of planning your own or your loved one’s last wishes with this easy-to-understand guide to estate planning. No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand guide comes with detailed information on what needs to be done to protect your estate. With information on creating a living will, minimizing estate taxes, choosing an executor, and more, you will be prepared for the future, no matter what it brings. Estate Planning 101 offers you step-by-step instructions and checklists to keep you organized for whatever life throws your way.

Author : Leonard D. DuBoff
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621536297
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Law (in Plain English) for Writers (Fifth Edition) written by Leonard D. DuBoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No writer, beginning or experienced, will want to be without this book.” —Jean Auel, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Clan of the Cave Bear and the Earth’s Children series A career as a writer involves much more than the act of writing itself. In The Law (in Plain English) for Writers, Fifth Edition, Leonard DuBoff and Sarah Tugman proffer invaluable advice for the myriad legal and business facets of being a writer. Readers will discover how to succeed in every area affecting a writer's livelihood, such as submissions, dealing with agents, taxes, permissions, royalties, alternatives to mainstream publishers, copyright, book and magazine contracts, and how to prevent disputes. This newly revised edition, keeping up with the changing legal landscape, contains information on a variety of legal issues pertinent to writers of all types, including: Updated coverage on issues such as how to avoid trouble posed by the interplay between the right to free speech, privacy, and defamation law Changes in the copyright law, procedures, and recent cases on copyright protection and infringement Updated and revised chapters on the business of writing New and updated Internet resources For writers of all levels, this comprehensive resource is the key to turning a writing career into a sustainable livelihood.

Author : Denis Clifford
Publisher : NOLO
ISBN 13 : 9780873375801
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plan Your Estate written by Denis Clifford and published by NOLO. This book was released on 2000 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers everything from the basics about wills and living trusts to sophisticated tax-saving strategies for all estates, large and small.

Author : Leonard D. DuBoff
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1621537277
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Estate Planning (in Plain English) written by Leonard D. DuBoff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An invaluable tool to help you collect the information your attorney needs." —Michael Cragun, Utah State Tax Commissioner An Accessible Guide to Estate Planning With Estate Planning (in Plain English)®, readers will learn to comprehend the legal jargon and navigate the complex rules involved in preparing one’s estate. The authors provide clear information and cite actual cases to help readers approach the process with the confidence and knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their heirs. Chapters discuss important topics such as: Estate plans, wills, and a variety of trusts Guardians, powers of attorney, advance directives, and other essential documents Life insurance Digital assets Gifts Tax considerations Avoiding probate Identifying and caring for estate property Settling business assets Finding a lawyer An invaluable reference for those preparing their estates and for their families, Estate Planning (in Plain English)®will enable readers to take the necessary steps to preserve their legacies.

Author : Stephan Leimberg
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781954096080
Total Pages : 1074 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Tools and Techniques of Estate Planning, 20th Edition written by Stephan Leimberg and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tools & Techniques of Estate Planning covers all aspects of estate planning, from behavioral and ethical issues to estate and gift tax planning, to planning for nontraditional couples and the risk of health issues for aging clients. With topics that are applicable for both large and small estates, this title enables estate planners to: Help clients plan every aspect of their estate, including tax, investment, insurance, and estate administration decisions; Help clients effectively preserve their assets under current law; Handle a wide variety of estates and specific circumstances; and Save significant amounts of time with exclusive estate planning tools. This book features easy-to-understand, real-world examples from expert authors on which techniques are best suited for a wide variety of circumstances, and equally important advice on how to avoid future problems. New in the 20th Edition: There have been several updates in tax legislation since the release of the prior edition, many of which affect estate planning. When rules change, every estate planner must stay completely up-to-date with all the opportunities--and pitfalls--arising from the new legislation. This edition features: Updates resulting from the SECURE Act, affecting qualified retirement plans; New information on COVID-19 related tax changes for employee benefit plans; Employee retention credit under the CARES Act; Coverage of new IRS valuation tables in addition to the prior valuation tables; Updated ERISA compliance and reporting requirements; and Updated tax information, including the new 2021 COVID-19 stimulus and CAA bills. Topics Covered: Practice of estate planning Choosing the right professionals for estate planning Ownership and transfer of property Estate, gift, GST, and income tax considerations for estate planning The use of revocable and irrevocable trusts in estate planning The use of life insurance in estate planning Planning for incapacity and special needs Valuations issues Charitable giving Using employee benefits to meet estate planning goals Intra-family wealth transfers and business succession planning And more! See the "Table of Contents" section for a full list of topics As with all of the resources in the highly acclaimed Leimberg Library, every area covered in this book is accompanied by the tools, techniques, practice tips, and examples you can use to help your clients successfully navigate the complex course of estate planning and confidently meet their needs.