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Review by aliciamillis -- Do I Need a Will or a Trust
[Following is a volunteer review of "Do I Need a Will or a Trust" by Taylor Willingham.]
Do I Need a Will or a Trust?
The book, Do I Need a Will or a Trust? by Taylor Willingham lays out the crucial differences between a will and a trust and the important factors when deciding which option to choose. He does recommend a trust for most people and goes into great detail to explain the different types of trusts, how they are established, what is all involved in their creation and the many pitfalls and disasters that can occur without the proper guidance of a good attorney.
The book reads more like a very well written essay. With many references taking place throughout, easily verifiable with the links and quotes listed on the bottom of each page. This topic is a dry one, it is hard to write a book about trusts and wills and make it a thrilling read. Taylor adds personal stories, moments with his clients and adds a real human aspect to this book. These stories break up the explanations of each trust category, giving the readers’ brain a chance to rest and absorb more of the important information.
The layout of the book makes for an easy to follow guide, with a clear table of contents and bolded headings to find any specific information one is looking for. It is a good length, not burdening the reader with too much knowledge and yet giving us all the needed facts to help us decide on how to prepare for our future and all our assets.
While not finishing the book with a huge desire to seek out an attorney, the concept is more firm and the importance of proper planning instilled. For an individual seeking out this very specific topic, especially someone in their senior years, this would be a very apropos read. For younger readers or those who have not yet accumulated assets, it would not be recommended.
The only criticisms of the novel would be a lack of a conclusion. It ends rather abruptly, which can feel like a relief after disgusting so much life-impacting information. But the human aspect that was so strong throughout could have been reinforced one more time. The editing of this novel is exceptional, and the language used is friendly and understandable for most readers.
I give this book a 3 out of 4. I have chosen this rating because this is a hard topic to make appealing and Taylor has done a nice job adding humor, relatability, and understandable language while still conveying an important idea to the public. He does not gloat or try to persuade readers to come to him with their money, but rather instills the importance of using professionals in this matter.
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Do I Need a Will or a Trust
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Do I Need a Will or a Trust?
The book, Do I Need a Will or a Trust? by Taylor Willingham lays out the crucial differences between a will and a trust and the important factors when deciding which option to choose. He does recommend a trust for most people and goes into great detail to explain the different types of trusts, how they are established, what is all involved in their creation and the many pitfalls and disasters that can occur without the proper guidance of a good attorney.
The book reads more like a very well written essay. With many references taking place throughout, easily verifiable with the links and quotes listed on the bottom of each page. This topic is a dry one, it is hard to write a book about trusts and wills and make it a thrilling read. Taylor adds personal stories, moments with his clients and adds a real human aspect to this book. These stories break up the explanations of each trust category, giving the readers’ brain a chance to rest and absorb more of the important information.
The layout of the book makes for an easy to follow guide, with a clear table of contents and bolded headings to find any specific information one is looking for. It is a good length, not burdening the reader with too much knowledge and yet giving us all the needed facts to help us decide on how to prepare for our future and all our assets.
While not finishing the book with a huge desire to seek out an attorney, the concept is more firm and the importance of proper planning instilled. For an individual seeking out this very specific topic, especially someone in their senior years, this would be a very apropos read. For younger readers or those who have not yet accumulated assets, it would not be recommended.
The only criticisms of the novel would be a lack of a conclusion. It ends rather abruptly, which can feel like a relief after disgusting so much life-impacting information. But the human aspect that was so strong throughout could have been reinforced one more time. The editing of this novel is exceptional, and the language used is friendly and understandable for most readers.
I give this book a 3 out of 4. I have chosen this rating because this is a hard topic to make appealing and Taylor has done a nice job adding humor, relatability, and understandable language while still conveying an important idea to the public. He does not gloat or try to persuade readers to come to him with their money, but rather instills the importance of using professionals in this matter.
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Do I Need a Will or a Trust
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