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Wills and Estate Planning
http://www.nolo.com/lawcenter/index.cfm/catID/FD17
Source: Nolo

Contains information on wills and estate planning. Includes information on estate planning basics, wills, probate and executors, avoiding probate, living trusts, estate and gift taxes, life insurance, healthcare directives and powers of attorney, and funeral planning and organ donations.
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• Where can I find information on estate planning basics?
• Where can I find information on executors?
• How can I avoid probate?
• What are living trusts?
• Where can I find information on healthcare directives and powers of attorney?
• Where can I find information on funeral planning?
• Where can I find information on organ donation?

Revocable Living Trusts
http://www.wsba.org/media/publications/pamphlets/r
Source: Washington State Bar Association

Defines revocable living trusts and explains how to establish this type of trust. Tips for selecting a trustee are given. Discusses how to avoid probate and the importance of guardianship and durable power of attorney. Briefly describes the fees and costs associated with revocable living trusts. Lists the advantages and disadvantages of having a revocable living trust.
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• What is a trust?
• What is a trustee?
• What is a trustor?
• How can I create or establish a trust?
• What are the different types of trusts available?
• What are the differences between revocable living trusts and irrevocable living trusts?
• What are the fees and costs associated with trusts?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of revocable living trusts?