Secure Your Legacy

<p>Just like the construction of a building requires a well-designed blueprint creating a successful estate plan requires a thorough exploration of your planning goals and needs. In this updated second edition of <em>Secure Your Legacy </em>Certified Elder Law Attorney Richard J. Shapiro uses real world examples from his three decades of practicing law to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of key estate planning and elder law concepts including:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How to know if you need a will or trust (or both)</li><li>The difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts</li><li>Ways to protect your assets from being wiped out due to the high costs of long-term care</li><li>Planning techniques to reduce estate gift and capital gains taxes</li><li>How to protect your children's inheritances from their creditors and divorcing spouses</li><li>How to protect your assets from the reach of creditors and predators</li><li>Why you should never create an estate plan online</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Shapiro also shares tips on planning for a child with special needs planning for the transfer of a family business and providing for the needs of a beloved pet upon your death. </p>