McGovern, William M., 1934-

Principles of wills, trusts and estates / Wills, trusts & estates Wills, trusts and estates by William M. Mcgovern, Sheldon F. Kurtz, David M. English. - 2nd ed. - St. Paul, MN : West, c2012. - x, 885 p. ; 24 cm. - Concise hornbook series . - Concise hornbook series. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Terminology and choice of law -- Intestate succession -- Limits on testamentary power -- Formalities -- Revocation, gifts, and will substitutes -- Extrinsic evidence -- Incapacity and undue influence -- Ademption, abatement and lapse -- Trusts -- Future interests -- The rule against perpetuities -- Fiduciary duties and administration -- Probate issues -- Planning for incapacity -- Overview of the federal tax laws relating to estates and trusts.

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Wills--United States.
Trusts and trustees--United States.
Future interests--United States.
Inheritance and transfer tax--Law and legislation--United States.
Trusts and trustees--Taxation--United States.

KF755 / .M342 2012