Prof. James Edward Maule, Villanova University School of Law “This is a book I highly recommend. I recommend it to attorneys to consider as something to give to clients and potential clients. I recommend it to people who are planning to meet with their estate planning attorneys and to people who are thinking about finding an attorney to help them with their estate plans. I recommend it to people who don't think they need a will or any estate planning advice because after reading this book, they will become people who are thinking about finding an attorney to help them with their estate plans.” Colorado State Bar - The Colorado Lawyer Magazine “Comprehensive…recommend it to any client who needs a living trust…The book includes a comprehensive list and explanation of special situations… The book contains excellent material on issues that are not in the law books or tax codes.” Nebraska State Bar - Nebraska Lawyer Magazine "Clients are often overwhelmed by the process of estate planning and need the information in bite size nuggets that they can digest. This book does a good job of making this area digestible...It could be a valuable resource for your clients...A Parent's Guide to Wills & Trusts, 2nd Edition, is structured in an easy to follow question-and-answer format...The book also covers some of the practical side of estate planning...In the current tax climate, the desirability of building flexibility into a plan is extremely important. The author devotes a number of pages to the concept...The author deals with a number of special topics including special needs trusts, income taxes, death taxes and health care decisions." Jeff Holman, Kaye Holman Law Group: "I highly recommend A Parent's Guide to Wills & Trusts (2nd ed.). As an estate planning attorney practicing in California, I'm always on the lookout for good reference resources for my clients who want to do some homework on their own. This book covers a wide range of issues. But the book's breadth does not come at the expense of substance: the author provides accurate information and solid advice in a highly readable way. Although not a substitute for working with a professional to prepare your estate plan, this book can help you get the most out of your relationship with your attorney and other advisors." Minnesota State Bar Bench & Bar: "A Parent's Guide to Wills & Trusts (For Grandparents, Too) spells out key principles that your clients need to know about wills, trusts and estate planning. The book is not intended as a do-it-yourself book, but as a vital tool to help individuals work with attorneys to come up with the right estate plan. A question-and-answer format addresses topics such as the special needs of children, selecting a guardian, minimizing taxes, avoiding probate, minimizing family disputes, asset management and special planning stemming from a divorce or children from prior marriages." Chuck Jaffe, senior columnist for MarketWatch and host of Your Money Radio: “This book is actually fun. I know that’s hard to believe. I get asked all the time about trusts. If you want information on trusts, get A Parent’s Guide to Wills & Trusts. It’s very light and about as airy as you can be and still get this subject matter covered. I recommend it!” John L. Olsen, CLU, ChFC, AEP and Principal of Olsen Financial Group "A Parent's Guide to Wills & Trusts (For Grandparents, Too) is a terrific communication tool. Author Don Silver addresses both the questions that our clients ask and those they'd ask if they knew as much as we'd like. Giving a copy of this book to your next client (or prospective client) could prove to be a painless shortcut to better client/advisor understanding."
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