Planning an Estate: A Guidebook of Principles and Techniques provides tools and techniques for solving frequently encountered problems regarding estate planning. With this guidebook, get clear information regarding: The advantages, disadvantages, and tax ramifications of estate planning alternatives Marital deductions QTIPS Second tax deductions Minor children Lifetime transfers Probate avoidance The handling of business interests This volume also explains how to: Reduce the tax impact following the surviving spouse's death Use revocable trusts to avoid probate and reduce the income tax burden on beneficiaries Use GRITs, GRATs, GRUTs, remainder interest joint purchases, gifts, and charity gifts to reduce taxes and increase the value of the estate Plan estates of elderly and disabled people Use revocable trusts to avoid probate Choose assets to make up a gift