Includes index.

Making a basic will -- Your beneficiaries -- Property ownership -- Children -- Your executor -- Estate planning -- Preparing the draft of your will -- Preparing and signing your final will -- Storing and copying your will -- Changing or revoking your will -- Going further -- Appendix A: Using the Downloadable Forms -- Appendix B: Forms.

"This book provides the forms and step-by-step instructions to create a simple, valid will that protects family and property after death. This book explains how to name beneficiaries to inherit assets, choose a guardian for young children, set up trusts for minors, name an executor (and a backup), choose appropriate witnesses, finalize the will, and revoke or change the will if necessary. This book also explains basic estate planning, including steps one can take to avoid probate court"--