| Foreword |
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| Introduction |
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| Chapter 1: What Do You Need Before You Begin? |
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| Chapter 2: How Much do You Know About Estate Planning |
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| Chapter 3: A Letter to Those You Love |
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| Chapter 4: Your Biography |
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My Biographical Information |
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My Stepparents (If Applicable) |
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My Prior Marriages (If Applicable) |
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Other Important People to Notify |
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People Who Should Not Be Contacted |
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Marriage License and Divorce Decrees |
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| Chapter 5: A List of Instructions about Your Estate |
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In Case I Am Incapacitated |
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The First Month and Beyond |
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| Chapter 6: Your Children |
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Information about Children |
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| Chapter 7: Care of Others |
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Information about Adults who Rely on Me |
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| Chapter 8: Your Pets |
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| Chapter 9: Employment |
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| Chapter 10: Business Ownership |
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Current Business Interests |
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| Chapter 11: Clubs and Other Organizations |
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| Chapter 12: List of Service Providers |
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Professional Service Providers |
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| Chapter 13: Life Support Information |
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| Chapter 14: Durable Power of Attorney of Finances |
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Temporary Financial Powers of Attorney |
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| Chapter 15: Organ Donation |
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| Chapter 16: Your Burial Arrangements |
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Epitaphs and Other Extras |
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| Chapter 17: Funeral Decisions |
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| Chapter 18: Last Words |
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| Chapter 19: Will and Trust Information |
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Financially Stable and Midlife |
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Ethical, Holographic, and Oral Wills |
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Probate Avoidance Techniques |
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| Chapter 20: Insurance Policies |
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Types of Business Liability Insurance |
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| Chapter 21: Automobile and Other Vehicle Information |
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| Chapter 22: Debts |
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| Chapter 23: Social Security and Other Government Benefits |
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Social Security Retirement Benefits |
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| Chapter 24: Bank Accounts |
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| Chapter 25: Employment Pensions and Retirement Benefits |
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Employer Retirement and Pension Plans |
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| Chapter 26: Real Estate Ownership |
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Community Property Ownership |
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| Chapter 27: Tax Information |
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| Chapter 28: Other Information |
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Warranty Records and Product Guides |
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Passwords and Access Codes |
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| Chapter 29: Storage and Keeping Records Safe |
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| Chapter 30: Conclusion |
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| Appendix A: Case Studies |
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| Appendix B: Answers to the Estate Planning Quiz |
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| Appendix C: Veterinary Schools that Take Pets |
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| Bibliography |
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| Author Biography |
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| Index |
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