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.