Nolo's Simple Will Book, 7th edition

Everyone needs a will sooner rather than later -- and Nolo's Simple Will Book is the all-in-one tool you need. For over 15 years, this bestseller had made it easy to:

write a legally valid willleave property to family, friends or organizationsname a personal guardian to care for your childrensafely leave property to young childrenarrange for the payment of debts and taxesname an executor to handle your affairsupdate your will as needed Nolo's Simple Will Book lets you choose from seven different will forms, or builds you a custom will to suit special situations. It also provides a detailed discussion of estate planning for those who may want more than a will. Completely updated and revised, the 7th edition provides all worksheets and will forms on CD-ROM. It also includes new information on "ethical wills," which let you convey your feelings and values to loved ones. Good in all states except Louisiana.Summary: Better than an estate planner for alot of normal peopleRating: 5I've been trying to get specific instructions for a holographic will (completely handwritten), but with no success, opted for buying this book and writing my own will that will have to be witnessed by two people for validity. The book is concise, easy to understand, and covers alot more circumstances than those affecting me: minor children, simple investments, property. It's nice that there are template forms so you don't have to dream up your instructions without guidelines.