Estate Planning

May 2, 2008

  • Last Will and Testament of Pope John Paul II

    VATICAN CITY - The following is an English translation of the official Vatican Italian translation of the text of Pope John Paul II’s last will and testament, which was originally written in Polish, dated March 6, 1979, with successive additions:
    The testament of 6.3.1979 (Eds: March 6, 1979)
    Totus Tuus ego sum (Eds: Latin for “I am [...]

May 1, 2008

  • Last Will and Testament of George Washington

    In the name of God, Amen.
    I GEORGE WASHINGTON of Mount Vernon, a citizen of the United States, and lately President of the same, do make, ordain and declare this Instrument; which is written with my own hand and every page thereof subscribed with my name, to be my last Will & Testament, revoking all others.
    Imprimus. [...]

March 17, 2008

  • Living Trust Offers: How to Make Sure They're Trust-worthy

    You've worked hard for your money, and made every attempt to be a conscientious saver. So it's only natural that you want some control over what happens to your assets in the event of your death. At the very least, you probably want to minimize or avoid potential hassles and headaches for your loved ones.
    Estate [...]

March 1, 2008

  • Last Will of Henry Fonda

    Last Will of Henry Fonda
    I, HENRY J. FONDA, a resident of Los Angeles County, California, declare this to be my Last Will and revoke all former Wills and Codicils thereto.
    [...]

February 25, 2008

  • Power of Attorney v. Guardianship Edit

    What is the Difference Between a Power Of Attorney and a Guardianship? Which is Appropriate for Someone With Alzheimer’s?
    by William G. Hammond, JD
    A power of attorney is a legal document in which one person (the principal) authorizes another (the agent) to act on his/her behalf. Financial powers of attorney allow your agent to make decisions [...]

November 28, 2007

  • Last Will and Testament of President John F. Kennedy

    Last Will and Testament of John F. Kennedy

    I, JOHN F. KENNEDY, married, and residing in the City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and mindful of the uncertainty of life, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.
    FIRST I hereby revoke any [...]

October 15, 2007

  • Last Will and Testament of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

    Last Will and Testament of John F. Kennedy, Jr.

    I, JOHN F. KENNEDY, JR., of New York, New York, make this my last will, hereby revoking all earlier wills and codicils. I do not by this will exercise any power of appointment.
    FIRST: I give all my tangible property (as distinguished from money, securities and the like), [...]

September 10, 2007

  • Last Will and Testament of Clark Gable

    Last Will and Testament of Clark Gable
    I, CLARK GABLE, being of sound and disposing mind, and free from fraud, duress, menace or undue influence, do hereby make, declare and publish this, my Last Will and Testament.
    FIRST: I hereby expressly revoke any and all former wills and Codicils thereto heretofore made by [...]

August 26, 2007

  • Will of Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead

    Last Will and Testament of Jerome J. Garcia
    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    REVOCATION OF PRIOR WILLS
    DECLARATIONS
    COMMUNITY PROPERTY
    PERSONAL PROPERTY
    GUITARS
    DISTRIBUTION OF RESIDUE OF ESTATE
    ULTIMATE DISTRIBUTION
    TRUSTEE'S POWERS
    PAYMENT OF TAXES AND EXPENSES
    NO CONTEST CLAUSE
    SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION
    EXECUTOR'S APPOINTMENT AND POWERS
    TRUSTEE'S APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION
    GUARDIAN
    DELAYED DISTRIBUTION
    DEFINITIONS
    I, JEROME J. GARCIA, also known as JERRY GARCIA, a resident of Marin County, California, hereby make, publish and declare this [...]

July 12, 2007

  • Last Will and Testament of Elvis Presley

    Last Will and Testament of Elvis A. Presley
    I, Elvis A. Presley, a resident and citizen of Shelby County, Tennessee, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this instrument to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and codicils by me at any time heretofore [...]

April 21, 2007

  • How to Comply with the "Funeral Rule"

    Introduction
    These guidelines are intended to help you, the funeral provider, comply with the FTC Funeral Rule. The Funeral Rule went into effect on April 30, 1984. The Commission revised the Rule early in 1994; revisions became effective later that year.
    The Funeral Rule requires you to give consumers accurate, itemized price information and various other disclosures [...]

February 14, 2007

  • Funerals: A Consumer Guide

    When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great emotional duress. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? Should you bury or cremate the body, or [...]

January 10, 2007

  • Alternatives to Guardianship

    Your 82-year-old father is overwhelmed with financial documents and gets confused and frustrated when he sorts through them. He often accidentally overdraws his checking account or forgets to pay bills. His only income is Social Security, so he has to be careful with his money. You’re concerned he can’t manage his financial affairs any longer. [...]

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