Download or read book Protecting Your Financial Future written by Lee R. Phillips and published by . This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly updated, this easy-reading book is packed with estate planning strategies every family can use to protect their money. It offers step-by-step ways to slash takes, cut or eliminate legal fees, and shield money from probate, creditors, lawsuits, divorce and illness. Includes personal anecdotes and true stories to illustrate crucial legal tools such as living trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Gives counsel to avoid common financial pitfalls, shares hints to maximize life insurance and retirement, and includes tips to wisely choose a lawyer or do-it yourself software. New chapter explains how to minimize rest home expenses and anxiety.