Protect Wealth and Maximize Assets: Estate Planning and Trust Secrets for Suddenly Single, Widowed o

Updated for 2019! If you've worked hard all of your life to build up a nest egg - regardless of how big or small it may be - the last thing you want is for those assets to be lost unnecessarily. Losing your spouse or partner can be devastating. But it doesn't have to equate to financial hardship for you.Even if you've received an inheritance and / or invested well over time, a large percentage of your assets could still be lost to taxes, probate, unsuitable planning, unintended beneficiaries, and / or financial predators.This book will give you the knowledge you need to keep your savings, investments, property, and other assets safe - both now and in the future, for yourself, as well as for those who may be depending on you.If your former spouse or partner was the one who always handled the financial matters in your household, fear not. This book is written in a way that you will be easily able to grasp the concepts, and to also find the resources that you need for obtaining additional guidance. While most people don't like to dwell on what could happen in the future, the reality is that having a viable plan in place can prevent substantial financial hardships for others in your life that you care about. This could include children and / or grandchildren, a business partner, and / or a favorite charity. Even just knowing what is available to you can be a good start. The good news is that there is a wide variety of tools and strategies that are available to you, regardless of what your ultimate financial goals may be.