Book Description
Publication Date: August 6, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0735579962 | ISBN-13: 978-0735579965 | Edition: 8
Retaining the late Jesse Dukeminier's signature blend of wit, erudition, insight, and playfulness, Wills, Trusts, and Estates, now in its Eighth Edition, continues to offer interesting cases, well written notes, and a logical organization.
The Eight Edition's new Companion Website, available with adoptions, includes an electronic version of the Teacher's Manual, PowerPoint slides on selected topics, and author updates.
A stellar example of a great casebook, Wills, Trusts, and Estates features:
eminently clear presentation of topics
comprehensive substantive coverage
inspired case selection
engaging notes, questions, and problems that connect and highlight legal themes and principles
humorous and illustrative cartoons, art, photographs, and other images
With many new and revised notes, questions, and problems, the carefully updated Eighth Edition explores:
New developments in law reform by the ALI and NCCUSL, such as:
the 2008 Amendments to the Uniform Probate Code, including validation of notarized wills, reformation of wills for mistake, and a reworking of the spousal share
the Uniform Power of Attorney Act
further progress in the Restatement (Third) of Trusts and Restatement (Third) of Property
Ongoing developments in the law, in such areas as:
inheritance rights for same-sex partners
the posthumous right of publicity
the power of an agent to alter an incompetent principal's estate plan
liberalized rules of trust modification and termination, and of trustee removal
standing for donors in suits against the trustees of charitable trusts
perpetual trusts and self-settled asset protection trusts.
Product Details
Hardcover : 1025 pages
Publisher : Aspen Publishers; 8 edition (August 6, 2009)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0735579962
ISBN-13 : 978-0735579965
Product Dimensions : 10.2 x 7.6 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight : 3.5 pounds.
