This revised fourth edition from estate-planning expert Harvey J. Platt details the most up-to-date strategies for using a living trust to create a ï¬ ;exible estate plan. With explanations of the latest tax laws, including the new Tax Relief Act, changes to the gift and generation skipping tax laws, and the new uniï¬ed tax schedule rate. This book maps out the most effective techniques for saving money and property and provides the essential details of successful estate planning. Your Living Trust and Estate Plan 2011-2012 covers vital subjects not found in other books and discusses the components of and variations in living trusts, how to select beneficiaries, understanding the probate process, contributing to charities, life insurance, retirement benefits, ethical wills, dynasty trusts, postmortem planning, trust decanting, income tax planning, and offshore trusts.

Harvey J. Platt is an attorney concentrating in the field of trusts and estates. He is of counsel to the law firm Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse Hirschtritt LLP, a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and a frequent lecturer on the subject of estate planning and living trusts. Platt is also the author of Your Will and Estate Plan (Allworth Press). He lives in New York City.