Nolo's Simple Will Book (Nolo's Simple Will Book, 5th Ed)

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Summary: A great buy!
Review: I had no idea that writing a will could be so easy! I was convinced that only lawyers could draft wills and if a friend hadn't suggested this book I would have wasted a lot of money on legal fees. Nolo's Simple Will Book translates all of the legal jargon that lawyers love into plain, easy to understand english. I was able to leave property to my brother, create a trust for my children, and name an executor to handle my affairs. The CD-ROM even gives you the legal forms you'll need in a user-friendly format. Thanks to this book, drafting my will was easier, faster, less stressful, and (best of all) cheaper then I ever imagined.

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Summary: Easy to follow, complete, practical, many examples
Review: I was pleased with this book as it is written in straightforward, clear language with easy to follow steps. The only thing I wished it had was a disk containing the forms that you must otherwise type out (however, I believe another Nolo book has this). It seems to cover all the basics and even has a chapter on wills as an extra bonus. The book contains sample forms that you can use which is helpful.

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Summary: No need for a lawyer
Review: This book shows how easy it is to write your own will. Unless your situation is complex, you will find there is no need to hire a lawyer. The author assures you that if you follow directions, the will is valid and will be duly executed when the time comes. Be sure to read the text, as it offer good guidance. Resist the temptation to jump directly to filling out one of the many sample wills provided.