Averill, Lawrence H.

Uniform probate code and uniform trust code in a nutshell / Uniform probate code and uniform trust code by Lawrence H. Averill, Jr., Mary F. Radford. - 6th ed. - St. Paul, Minn. : West/Thomson, c2010. - cx, 760 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

General introduction and history -- General provisions, definitions and probate jurisdiction of the court -- Intestate succession, wills and donative transfers -- Elective share of surviving spouse, the augmented estate, and election procedure -- Family omissions and protections -- Will and donative transfers -- Rules of construction applicable to wills only -- Rules of construction applicable to wills and to other governing instruments -- General miscellaneous provisions and topics -- Administration and administration avoidance procedures -- Appointment and testacy proceedings -- The personal representative -- Creditors' claims -- Distribution and closing provisions -- Guardianship and conservatorship -- Nonprobate transfers -- General provisions relating to trusts -- Creation and modification of trusts -- Trust administration.

9780314926920 (pbk.) 0314926925 (pbk.)

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Probate law and practice--States.--United States

KF765 / .A98 2010

346.52073