Pass It On : A Practical Approach To The Fears And Facts Of Planning Your Estate

The Story

You can't take it with you -- but can have a say in where it's going. So says this you accessible and, yes, entertaining guide to estate planning. Co-written by an executive with Paine Webber, Pass It On helps readers gain power over the disposal of their assets. In scenarios that are as funny as they are helpful, it illustrates common estate planning problems and explains their often simple solutions. Using songs and TV shows from the 50s, 60s, and 70s to explain legal issues and clarify points, Pass It On covers everything from living wills ('Let It Be') to family discussions ('Send in the Clowns') to divorce ('Breaking Up Is Hard to Do'), and avoids the monotonous financial doublespeak that makes most books on estate planning unreadable. As fun to read as it is filled with vital information, this book takers the sting out of an important yet tedious topic that readers can't afford to ignore.