By Michael E. O'Connor, Esq.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING FOR THE FAMILY AND THE FUTURE
The Will
When There Is No Will
Substitutes for a Will
MINOR CHILDREN IN THE WILL
Raising the Children
Trusts for Children
529 Plan
LEGAL SERVICES, EXECUTOR, TRUSTEE AND GUARDIAN
Executors
Trustees
Guardians
TAXES IN THE ESTATE
PLANNING FOR THE NURSING HOME
Medicaid
Long Term Care Insurance
Gifts and Medicaid
Exempt Transfers
Using Trusts
Alternatives for Gifting Property
THE MANY WAYS PROPERTY PASSES
Joint Property
Totten Trust Accounts
Real Estate Titles
Ownership With Infants
Problems With Using Ownership Forms
PROBLEMS OF THE SECOND MARRIAGE
LIVING TRUSTS
LIFE INSURANCE
LIFETIME CONCERNS
Power of Attorney
Health Care Proxy
Living Will
