{"product_id":"living-trusts-wills-estate-planning-for-seniors-a-plain-english-guide-to-protecting-your-assets-honoring-your-wishes-and-leaving-a-lasting-legac-9798197200075","title":"Living Trusts, Wills \u0026 Estate Planning for Seniors: A Plain-English Guide to Protecting Your Assets, Honoring Your Wishes, and Leaving a Lasting Legac","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kristen Backstrom\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Personal Finance - Retirement Planning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanning for the future is one of the most important gifts you can give the people you love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet for many seniors and families, estate planning feels confusing, intimidating, or easy to postpone. Questions about wills, trusts, probate, healthcare decisions, and long-term care can quickly become overwhelming-especially when legal terminology makes the process harder to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving Trusts, Wills \u0026amp; Estate Planning for Seniors\u003c\/b\u003e was written to make these essential topics easier to understand in clear, practical, plain-English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for older adults and retirees, this guide walks readers through the core elements of estate planning and explains how different legal tools work together to help families prepare for the future with greater clarity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe difference between a will and a living trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow probate works and why many families try to minimize it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat powers of attorney and healthcare directives are designed to do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow beneficiary designations affect retirement accounts and insurance policies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey considerations surrounding long-term care and Medicaid planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to prepare for conversations with an estate planning attorney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning considerations for blended families, business owners, and digital assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical checklists and worksheets to help organize important information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written in a calm, conversational style without unnecessary legal jargon, making complex estate planning concepts more approachable for readers who may be exploring these topics for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are beginning your own planning process, updating existing documents, or helping an aging parent organize important decisions, this guide offers a thoughtful introduction to the topics families often avoid-but eventually need to address.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou do not need to be wealthy to benefit from estate planning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou simply need people and responsibilities that matter to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy understanding the foundational documents and decisions involved, you can approach future planning conversations feeling more informed, prepared, and organized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47969263321239,"sku":"9798197200075","price":1504.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798197200075.webp?v=1782921091","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/living-trusts-wills-estate-planning-for-seniors-a-plain-english-guide-to-protecting-your-assets-honoring-your-wishes-and-leaving-a-lasting-legac-9798197200075","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}