-- New and updated coverage of estate planning changes plus relevant tax law passed in 2001.

-- Author is a seasoned professional and law professor with a private practice in estate planning.

-- No series competition.

The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Wills and Estates has been a mainstay of The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" personal finance list for many years, but with major changes in estate planning rules and tax law in the past 18 months, the book is ready for a refresh. Expert attorney and author Stephen Maple is ready to revise this popular title with updates to topics such as changes in joint and sole ownership rules; what do to if you own your own business -- either an LLC or S-Corp; revisions conforming to the 2001 Tax Act, plus brand new information on estate planning for higher education and long-term health care, and family and public foundations. Existing coverage will also be updated including all about wills, trusts, estates, and probate.