Who Gets It When You Go?: Wills, Probate, and Inheritance Taxes for the Hawaii Resident (Third Edition)

David C. Larsen

Published by University of Hawaii Press 1997

Who Gets It When You Go?

Wills, Probate, and Inheritance Taxes for the Hawaii Resident (Third Edition)

David C. Larsen

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824843113

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About this book

This book explains in uncomplicated language what can happen to a person's property at death. A significant number of Hawaii's residents die without valid wills--either because they never wrote wills or because their wills are declared invalid by the probate court. In this readable, understandable introduction to estate planning in Hawaii, David C. Larsen describes basic concepts such as what happens when one dies without a will, the elements of a simple will, the mechanics of probate procedure, the use of basis trusts, how to reduce federal and state death taxes, and more.

This revised edition includes new information that reflects recent changes in Hawaii's probate laws. Whereas earlier, "probate" was a word to be feared and avoided, the hope is that the revamping of the probate system will make probate simple and stress-free. Also, new laws rearrange "who gets what" if you die without a will. But remember: you don't have to let the legislature decide "who gets what" for you--you can do this yourself, by writing a will. This book is not a substitute for a lawyer and discourages "do-it-yourself" wills, but it does enable you to make essential and timely decisions before seeing an attorney.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	VII
PREFACE Publicly Available Download PDF	IX
ORGANIZE "VBUR ASSETS Publicly Available Download PDF	XI
1. If You Die Without a Will Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Your Will Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	13
3. Probate Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	48
4. How to Avoid Probate Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	68
5. The Federal Estate Tax and How to Reduce It Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	88
6. The Hawaii Inheritance Tax Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	114
Putting It All Together Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	117
Glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	119

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 136

eBook

Published: May 25, 2021
ISBN: 9780824843113