{"product_id":"the-living-trust-book-2026-thomas-r-irwin-9781808500091","title":"The Living Trust Book 2026: The Ultimate Estate Planning Guide to Avoid Probate, Protect Your Family, and Set Up a Revocable Living Trust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect What You've Built, Preserve Your Privacy, and Give Your Family a Clear Path Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA thoughtful estate plan can spare your loved ones from unnecessary court proceedings, administrative delays, legal expenses, and uncertainty. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Living Trust Book 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e explains how revocable living trusts work and helps you organize every essential part of your plan with clarity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in accessible, plain English, this comprehensive guide walks you through the complete estate-planning process, from understanding probate and comparing wills and trusts to choosing trustees, naming beneficiaries, transferring assets, and preparing for incapacity. You will also learn the limitations of a revocable trust, including what it can realistically accomplish regarding taxes, creditors, and asset protection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Determine whether a revocable living trust fits your family, property, and long-term goals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Choose a grantor, trustee, successor trustee, and beneficiaries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Transfer real estate, bank accounts, and brokerage assets into your trust\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Coordinate retirement accounts, life insurance, and beneficiary designations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Plan inheritances for children, blended families, unmarried partners, and beneficiaries with special needs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Prepare supporting documents, including a pour-over will, financial power of attorney, healthcare directives, HIPAA authorization, and digital asset instructions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Understand the successor trustee's responsibilities after death\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Avoid common funding, titling, tax, and administration mistakes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Create an estate inventory and prepare informed questions for an estate-planning attorney\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also addresses estate taxes in 2026, irrevocable trusts, business and real-estate ownership, moving to another state, trust administration, debt payment, and property distribution. Practical \u003cstrong\u003eDocument Spotlights, State Law Reminders, Common Mistakes, Key Takeaways, checklists, and a final action plan\u003c\/strong\u003e help turn complex legal concepts into manageable decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are creating your first estate plan or reviewing documents you already have, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Living Trust Book 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e will help you organize your affairs, protect the people who depend on you, and leave behind clear instructions instead of confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake control of your legacy and begin building a more secure future for your family today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas R. Irwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1808500091\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781808500091\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e AB Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Thomas R. Irwin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49002307748095,"sku":"9781808500091","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-living-trust-book-2026-thomas-r-irwin-9781808500091","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}