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Dividing the Estate
For this division of assets in a will worksheet, students determine how to divide up an estate. They attempt to determine what a lawyer would propose.
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National Endowment for Financial Education: Smart About Money
On this site students can learn about financial planning and the many decisions adults have to make during life events and their money. Helpful tips, printable worksheets and links to additional resources are provided on a wide variety...
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Islam 101: The Islamic Laws of Inheritance
This essay discusses how Islamic law views wills and inheritance. Provides several quotes from the Quran and lists some of the major rules of inheritance and exclusion of heirs.
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Evans Legal: Why Have a Will
This page, written by a lawyer, stresses what a will can and cannot do. The importance of having a will when children are involved is pointed out in several areas.
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Spiegel and Utrera: Rules Allowing You to Avoid Gift Taxes
Rules for planning to avoid gift taxes are outlined on this page.
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Nolo: Wills
This site from Nolo provides a wealth of information regarding wills. Content includes an FAQ section, information on how to make a will, special topics ranging from family members' right to inherit, to fighting a will.
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Changing, Revoking and Contesting Wills
This site answers many questions pertaining to the changing, revoking, and contesting of a will. Also discussed is "Undue influence," enforceable clauses, as well as age and legal "Capacity," issues.