Protect your family, and skip the stress!

It's so important to plan ahead for your loved ones – and with The Busy Family's Guide to Estate Planning, you can do so easily and with confidence.

The book outlines 10 simple steps to take. Just tackle one step every month, and soon you can cross estate planning off your to-do list – and have peace of mind knowing you've looked after your family.

Author Liza Weiman Hanks, a lawyer and a parent, gives you practical guidance about what’s crucial to do now and what can wait. The Busy Family's Guide to Estate Planning will help you:

• write your will
• determine how much life insurance your family needs
• figure out whether you need a living trust
• learn about powers of attorney
• work with a lawyer, if you need to

The CD-ROM provides 15 easy-to-use forms – including a simple will – and worksheets that will help you get organized, make important decisions and track your progress. Also, an audio interview with the author will answer questions you may have about wills and estate planning.

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  Simple steps to take control of your family's finances.

  Most of us are so busy living our day-to-day lives we don’t always have time to think through important financial decisions.

  Written by top USA TODAY personal finance columnists Sandra Block and John Waggoner and reporter Kathy Chu, The Busy Family’s Guide to Money cuts to the chase with real, practical financial solutions - fast. Learn how to rework the family budget or shop around for the best college savings account and get a handle on the most pressing financial issues your family faces.

  The book covers concise, sensible information on how to:

  • discuss money with a spouse
  • create a budget the family can stick to
  • get the best mortgage
  • take control of debt
  • teach kids about money management
  • get the most out of healthcare
  • plan for college and retirement
  • simplify investments and avoid mistakes

  You'll also find out how to claim kids as tax breaks, deal with major one-time expenses, save for retirement and protect your loved ones with basic legal documents.

  Filled with helpful charts, checklists and resources, The Busy Family's Guide to Money makes managing finances a snap!