Contents List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1.Introduction to Estate Planning 2.Intestacy:An Estate Plan by Default 3.Wills:Capacity and Contests 4.Wills:Formalities and Forms 5.Will Substitutes:Nonprobate Transfers 6.Construction of Wills 7.Restrictions on the Power of Disposition:Protection of the Spouse and Children 8.Trusts:Creation,Types,and Characteristics 9.Building Flexibility into Trusts:Powers of Appointment 10.Construction of Trusts:Future Interests 11.Duration of Trusts:The Fiduciary Obligation 12.Charitable Trusts 13.Trust Administration:The Fiduciary Obligation 14.Wealth Transfer Taxation:Tax Planning Table of Cases Author Index Index