Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Essential Terms and Concepts, Second Edition (Essentials for Law Students Series)

The Second Edition of this popular study guide contains all of the entries and examples - as well as the Master Word List - which made it so successful in its first edition. In addition, it includes complete references to the Uniform Probate Code, including explanations of the Code's most recent changes and a comprehensive UPC table for cross-references. Now, teachers who either emphasize or only touch on the UPC can be assured that if there is a UPC section relevant to any term or concept in the book, it will be referred to by section number and, where appropriate, summarized in the pertinent entry. <p class=copymedium>Thorough coverage in an efficient format...This succinct but substantive overview presents: <li class=copymedium> lucid explanations of essential terms, concepts, and doctrines <li class=copymedium> helpful examples that clarify important concepts <li class=copymedium> diagrams and charts to supplement the text</ul><p class=copymedium>Revised, strengthened, and improved... A number of changes have been made to further maximize the accessibility of the material including:</ul><li class=copymedium> new entries reflecting those terms and concepts that have become essential to the subject of estates and trusts in the last few years such as: <li class=copymedium> Supplemental (or Special Needs Trust) <li class=copymedium> The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care <li class=copymedium> Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities <li class=copymedium> a Uniform Probate Code Table that shows where each reference to the Code can be found <li class=copymedium> the first sentence of each definition is now italicized for greater convenience</ul><p class=copymedium>In short, this respected quick-reference work has become even more conmprehensive and useful without sacrificing the basic structure and teachers alike. You can recommend this book with confidence, knowing your students are getting a high-quality reference that compliments your other course materials.