Probate Wars of the Rich and Famous An Insider's Guide to Estate Planning and Probate Litigation

A comprehensive resource focused on today's most important estate planning issuesEstate planning is the process by which you review your asset base, assess the needs of your loved ones, and, with the assistance of a qualified estate planner, implement a plan for passing on wealth.The main purpose of the estate plan is to pass wealth on in the most tax-efficient manner possible. With Estate Planning, author Russell Fishkind shows you exactly how to achieve this important goal. Page by page, he reveals how to properly plan your estate by taking into consideration your family structure, the needs of heirs, and what you hope to accomplish. Contains comprehensive estate planning guidelines, from creating a will and designating power of attorney to trusts and life insurance issues Written by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and estate planning tax issues Includes up-to-date estate and inheritance tax informationWith Estate Planning as your guide, you'll discover what it takes to properly plan your estate and legally leave more to those you care about most.

Russell J. Fishkind is a Partner in the Personal Wealth, Estates and Trusts Department at Saul Ewing LLP, where he focuses on high net worth estate planning, business succession planning, estate administration, and probate litigation. He is also an Associate Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he teaches estate and business succession planning. Fishkind is the author of Legacy of a Lifetime, coauthor of the J.K. Lasser Pro Estate and Business Succession Planning (first and second editions) textbook, and a contributing author to Sophisticated Estate Planning: Using Tax Laws to Your Clients' Advantage published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. He was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2005, 2007 and 2009.