A Complete Guide to Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning: Everything You've Wanted to Know But Were Afraid To Ask - Paperback

by Joseph R. Burcke (Author)

You've worked hard all of your life to attain the peace of mind that financial security brings. Alternatively, your are still in pursuit of that seemingly elusive goal, yet want to be sure that what you have attained isn't needlessly lost in the event of your untimely disability or death. You have questions to which you need answers in order to decide what to do next to best protect yourself and your loved ones from needless loss; but you don't know whom to trust to find the answers you need. This book, written by Missouri attorney Joseph R. Burcke, provides, in laymen's terms, easy to understand explanations of probate court processes, the estate tax system and Medicaid. Find the answers to your questions and then make an informed choice as to how best to protect yourself and your family; including how to find the attorney best suited to help you and how to make the most of your estate planning conference.

Author Biography

Mr. Burcke was awarded his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1975. A reformed litigator, Mr. Burcke's practice for many years has focused on the areas of estate planning and administration. He has spoken on such estate planning topics as "Living Trust Planning" "The Family Limited Partnership", "Tax Efficient Gifting Strategies" and "Planning for Your Adult Disabled Child" before numerous civic and private organizations, as well as at many public estate planning seminars. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Probate and Trust Law Committee and has helped draft Missouri state law in the area trust administration. He also serves on the Missouri 21st Judicial Circuit Probate Court Committee