From Library Journal
This book will enable most people to write their wills, valid in any state except Louisiana. Clifford, a lawyer, explains the importance of having a will and discusses relevant considerations such as executors, beneficiaries, treatment of children, and property ownership laws. There is also some coverage of basic estate planning, utilization of lawyers, and requirements for executing a valid will. Throughout, Clifford flags complex situations in which legal advice should be obtained. To some extent this is a workbook, with fill-in-the-blank, perforated pages. If it can be kept intact, it is an excellent source for public libraries. Jack Ray, Loyola/Notre Dame Lib., BaltimoreCopyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.


The New York Times
An excellent source of information on wills that even helps people with complex financial affairs prepare for a lawyer.


San Francisco Chronicle
Contains very clear instructions for using its forms as well as many filled-in examples as good as any I've seen.


Library Journal
... This is quintessential Nolo fare...


Book Description
Everyone needs a will sooner rather than later -- and Nolo's Simple Will Book is the all-in-one tool you need.For over 15 years, this bestseller had made it easy to: *write a legally valid will *leave property to family and friends *name a personal guardian for minor children *set up trusts for young adults *update your will Nolo's Simple Will Book lets you choose from seven different will forms, or to build a custom will to suit special situations. It also provides a detailed discussion of estate planning for those who may want more than a will. The 5th edition is completely updated to provide you with the latest forms and worksheets as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. It also helps you write a letter to accompany a will, and explains how U.S. residents living overseas can make a valid will. Good in all states except Louisiana.


About the Author
Denis Clifford, a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was an editor of The Law Review, is a lawyer who specializes in estate planning. He is the author of many Nolo titles including Quick and Legal Will Book, Nolo's Simple Will Book and Make Your Own Living Trust and co-author of Plan Your Estate and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples. He has been interviewed by such major media as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Money Magazine.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Nolo's Will Book provides all the detailed information, step-by-step instructions and every form needed to create a legally valid will. It explains how to:
leave property to family and friends name a personal guardian for minor children set up trusts for young adults arrange for payment of debts and taxes update the will when necessary.

Completely updated, Nolo's Simple Will Book is now available with seven wills, as well as a basic will form for married couples, as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. Good in all states except Louisiana.

About the Author

Denis Clifford, a graduate of Columbia Law School, where he was an editor of The Law Review, is a lawyer who specializes in estate planning. He is the author of many Nolo titles including Quick and Legal Will Book, Nolo's Simple Will Book and Make Your Own Living Trust and co-author of Plan Your Estate and A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples. He has been interviewed by such major media as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Money Magazine.

SYNOPSIS

Everyone needs a will sooner rather than later-and Nolo's Simple Will Book is the all-in-one tool you need.For over 15 years, this bestseller had made it easy to:
write a legally valid will leave property to family and friends name a personal guardian for minor children set up trusts for young adults update your will

Nolo's Simple Will Book lets you choose from seven different will forms, or to build a custom will to suit special situations. It also provides a detailed discussion of estate planning for those who may want more than a will. The 5th edition is completely updated to provide you with the latest forms and worksheets as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. It also helps you write a letter to accompany a will, and explains how U.S. residents living overseas can make a valid will. Good in all states except Louisiana.

FROM THE CRITICS

The New York Times

An excellent source of information on wills that even helps people with complex financial affairs prepare for a lawyer.

Library Journal

This is an excellent resource for those who want to go it alone and for those who are trying to get organized before working with an attorney ... This is quintessential Nolo fare...

San Francisco Chronicle

Contains very clear instructions for using its forms as well as many filled-in examples & as good as any I've seen.

Library Journal