Dennis R. Hower is a professor for the University of Minnesota. In 1983, the University presented him with the
Horace T. Morse Amoco Foundation Award for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education.
Summary
"Wills, Trusts and Administration, 5th Edition," is an excellent resource for anyone interested in
this area of law. Written primarily for legal students in universities, colleges, community colleges, business
schools, and technical training programs, this updated fifth edition is also useful for bank trust officers and
individuals appointed to administer an estate.
Benefits:
NEW! A new unit on how to use appropriate computer technology has been included, identifying how technology
is being used by the legal field
NEW! A web-site has been added, providing accurate, up-to-date information on statues, cases, and state forms
NEW! The "what you do and how you do it" sections have been expanded, providing thorough information
on estate administration
NEW! Major new unit on long-term care needs and long-term care insurance discusses the problems and identifies
solutions relative to the long-term care of senior citizens
Numerous and thorough definitions and a lengthy index make it possible for the user to quickly understand new
terminology and concepts
State-specific supplements provide resources for comparison and easy illustration of how to complete complicated
forms.
Table of Contents
Preface. 1. The Purpose and Need for a Will.
2. The Concept of Property Related to Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration.
3. The Participants and the Proper Court.
4. The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate.
5. Wills: Validity Requirements, Modification, Revocation, and Contests.
6. Preparation to Draft a Will: Checklists and the Conference with the Client.
7. Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will.
8. Introduction to Trusts.
9. Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts.
10. Estate Planning and Long-Term Care.
11. Personal Representatives: Types, Pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment.
12. Probate and Estate Administration.
13. Informal Probate Administration.
14. Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates.
15. Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Legal Assistants.
Appendixes.
A. Sample Forms.
B. Sample Marital Deduction Testamentary Trust.
C. Uniform Probate Code.
