Review by Munachimso_Nwaogazie -- Do I Need a Will or a ...
Posted: 18 Jun 2020, 10:57
[Following is a volunteer review of "Do I Need a Will or a Trust" by Taylor Willingham.]
The book, Do I need a Will or a Trust?, as its name implies answers some pertinent questions that has to do with creating a Will or a Trust. Taylor Willingham's book clearly explained the difference between a Will and a Trust and of course, the essence of adopting either of the two. The various kinds of Wills and Trusts were brought to light by the writer. From the book, one gets to understand the essence of planning one's future and that of one's children in relation to estate planning, and the consequences of not doing so in spite of existing laws that seek to protect people who do not plan.
The different kinds of Trusts, as stated by the writer, serves as options an intending Settlor could opt for. The book exposes its readers to salient misconceptions about estate planning and the importance of employing the services of an Estate Attorney. The likely results of not hiring an Attorney were laid bare. More emphasis was placed on Trusts as it covers a huge chunk of the book. Trust, according to the writer, would be more beneficial to certain kinds of people in the social strata. From the book, the reader gets to understand the significance of witnesses while making a Will.
As should be expected, legal terms were employed and some were explained. Despite being a non-fiction book and being academic in nature, I giggled at some points. Yeah, the writer employed humour! The humour employed by the writer is noteworthy because I generally don't expect it in books of this nature. Graphics were used to create pictorial representations of crucial points and it created a lasting effect on me.
The writer embellished the book with a few figures of speech and idiomatic expressions. Facts and real life experiences were used to buttress points and claims. A fact that struck me and left me bewildered yet intrigued was the existence of a thing like Pet Trust.
I loved the fact that the writer made efforts to ensure that readers were following. Also, the fact that the writer led us into his experiences as a Lawyer is so lovely. I can't think of anything I disliked about the book.
I acquired lots of knowledge and information from the book. Quotes were used to introduce chapters while stories, mostly the life experiences of Taylor Willingham were used to drive home points which brought the book to life and which made me understand points deeply.
The book was professionally edited and I found about two vulgar words in it. There is nothing erotic about the book. This book should be a must-read for everyone because the issue of Will and Trust affects all. Similarly, it will appeal to people in the legal field. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it made a seemingly difficult or boring topic easier to understand and less boring.
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Do I Need a Will or a Trust
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The book, Do I need a Will or a Trust?, as its name implies answers some pertinent questions that has to do with creating a Will or a Trust. Taylor Willingham's book clearly explained the difference between a Will and a Trust and of course, the essence of adopting either of the two. The various kinds of Wills and Trusts were brought to light by the writer. From the book, one gets to understand the essence of planning one's future and that of one's children in relation to estate planning, and the consequences of not doing so in spite of existing laws that seek to protect people who do not plan.
The different kinds of Trusts, as stated by the writer, serves as options an intending Settlor could opt for. The book exposes its readers to salient misconceptions about estate planning and the importance of employing the services of an Estate Attorney. The likely results of not hiring an Attorney were laid bare. More emphasis was placed on Trusts as it covers a huge chunk of the book. Trust, according to the writer, would be more beneficial to certain kinds of people in the social strata. From the book, the reader gets to understand the significance of witnesses while making a Will.
As should be expected, legal terms were employed and some were explained. Despite being a non-fiction book and being academic in nature, I giggled at some points. Yeah, the writer employed humour! The humour employed by the writer is noteworthy because I generally don't expect it in books of this nature. Graphics were used to create pictorial representations of crucial points and it created a lasting effect on me.
The writer embellished the book with a few figures of speech and idiomatic expressions. Facts and real life experiences were used to buttress points and claims. A fact that struck me and left me bewildered yet intrigued was the existence of a thing like Pet Trust.
I loved the fact that the writer made efforts to ensure that readers were following. Also, the fact that the writer led us into his experiences as a Lawyer is so lovely. I can't think of anything I disliked about the book.
I acquired lots of knowledge and information from the book. Quotes were used to introduce chapters while stories, mostly the life experiences of Taylor Willingham were used to drive home points which brought the book to life and which made me understand points deeply.
The book was professionally edited and I found about two vulgar words in it. There is nothing erotic about the book. This book should be a must-read for everyone because the issue of Will and Trust affects all. Similarly, it will appeal to people in the legal field. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because it made a seemingly difficult or boring topic easier to understand and less boring.
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Do I Need a Will or a Trust
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon