A Texas Companion for the Course in Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Case and Statutory Supplement 2021-2022

A Texas Companion for the Course in Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Case and Statutory Supplement, 2023-2024

A TEXAS COMPANION FOR THE COURSE IN WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES introduces Texas-specific law that every student planning to practice law in this state should know. Developed and refined through eleven years of classroom use, these materials provide a solid grounding not only for the Texas Bar Examination, but also for estate planning practice in Texas. This edition has been updated to reflect changes made through the 2017 regular session of the Texas legislature, including new provisions relating to durable powers of attorney, class gifts, revocation of certain interests on divorce, and reformation of trusts. In addition, important new cases relating to promissory estoppel, capacity to marry, and the intentional disinheritance of children have been added to stay current with recent developments in the Texas courts. A TEXAS COMPANION features the following: Statutory provisions from the Texas Estates Code, Texas Trust Code, and other relevant statutes, along with excerpts from the Texas Constitution Thirty-six edited Texas cases, selected for their importance in Texas law and pedagogical value Citations and cross-references noting recent legislative changes Logical sequencing that tracks the chapter order in Sitkoff and Dukeminier, Wills, Trusts, and Estates (10th ed. 2017), but may be adapted to any other casebook

A TEXAS COMPANION FOR THE COURSE IN WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES introduces Texas-specific law that every student planning to practice law in this state should know. Developed and refined through six years of classroom use, these materials provide a solid grounding not only for the Texas Bar Examination, but also for estate planning practice in Texas. The statutory provisions included here are current through the most recent regular session of the Texas legislature in 2011, and incorporate important changes in areas such as the following: *Self-proving affidavits *Notice to will beneficiaries *Pretermitted children *Adult incapacitated children *Revocation of trusts following divorce *No-contest clauses *Community property with right of survivorship A TEXAS COMPANION features the following: Statutory provisions from the Texas Probate Code, Texas Trust Code , and other relevant statutes, along with excerpts from the Texas Constitution Thirty-four edited Texas cases, selected for their importance in Texas law and pedagogical value and tested in the classroom Citations and cross-references noting recent legislative changes Logical sequencing that tracks the chapter order in Dukeminier, Sitkoff, and Lindgren's Wills, Trusts, and Estates (8th ed. 2009), but may be adapted to any other casebook

Whether you're using Dukeminier, Sitkoff, and Lindgren's, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Eighth Edition or any other Property or Wills, Trusts, and Estates casebook, be sure to use A New York Companion for the Course in Wills, Trusts, and Estates. This 2009-2010 Case and Statutory Supplement brings New York-specific law into the classroom. Offering statutory provisions that go to the heart of wills, trusts, and estates, great teaching cases, and complete citations, this student-friendly text is an invaluable addition to any WTE or Property course taught in the State of New York. A New York Companion for the Course in Wills, Trusts, and Estates features: Statutory provisions selected from the Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law (ETPL), as well as from the: Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCPA) Domestic Relations Law (DRL) Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) General Obligations Law (GOL) Banking Law Lightly edited cases that illustrate the application of important statutes--or address questions on which the statutes are silent Citations to both cases and secondary authorities to support additional legal research Logical sequencing of materials that tracks Dukeminier, Sitkoff, and Lindgren's, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Eighth Edition, but which is adaptable for use with any casebook

Succeed in your course and your paralegal career with WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, 8th Edition. This easy-to-understand text introduces the basics of estate planning and bequeathing property to others through wills and trusts, along with the laws and procedures involved, including the Uniform Probate Code. Packed with engaging, highly visual content enhanced by detailed exhibits and a writing style free of confusing legalese, the 8th Edition provides up-to-date coverage of relevant laws, court procedures, cases, tax implications, ethical considerations, and the roles paralegals and other professionals play in the process. Throughout the text, user-friendly case summaries, state-specific examples, practical assignments, detailed documents, and real-life contemporary issues prepare you for success as a paralegal in this important area of law. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.