Retaining the late Jesse Dukeminier's signature blend of wit, erudition, insight, and playfulness, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, now in its Eighth Edition, continues to offer interesting cases, well written notes, and a logical organization.\ A stellar example of a great casebook, Wills, Trusts, and Estates features:\ \ eminently clear presentation of topics\ comprehensive substantive coverage\ inspired case selection\ engaging notes, questions, and problems that connect and highlight legal...
Retaining the late Jesse Dukeminier's signature blend of wit, erudition, insight, and playfulness, Wills, Trusts, and Estates , now in its Eighth Edition , continues to offer interesting cases, well written notes, and a logical organization. The
• Introduction• Intestacy: An Estate Plan by Default• Wills: Capacity and Contests• Wills: Formalities and Forms• Construction of Wills• Will Substitutes: Nonprobate Transfers• Restrictions on the Power of Disposition: Protection of the Spouse and Children• Trusts: Creation, Types, and Characteristics• Rights to Distributions from the Trust• Trust Administration: The Fiduciary Obligation• Charitable Trusts• Building Flexibility Into Trusts: Powers of Appointment• Construction of Trusts and Future Interests• The Rule Against Perpetuities and Trust Duration• Wealth Transfer Taxation: Tax Planning Table of Cases Index