When someone you love dies, dealing with the personal and financial affairs on top of the emotional trauma can be overwhelming. With this first-of-its-kind manual from the American Bar Association and AARP, you can take comfort in knowing that you can handle with ease the matters that arise upon your loved one's death. The personal record-keeping workbook, with an accompanying CD-ROM, walks you through the process step by step. The ABA/AARP Checklist...

"Careful planning now will reduce the likelihood of problems in the future. For instance, a carefully structured estate plan will benefit your loved ones in many ways. Properly drafted wills and trusts can preserve assets for future generations, especially against the devastating cost of long term care. If you own a business, a succession plan will be invaluable to your family and any business partners. If you need to buy or sell a piece of property,...