Description

A comprehensive and up-to-date compilation and analysis of Virginia's laws governing wills, trusts, decedents' estates, and end-of-life decision making, with expert commentary. Designed as a resource for libraries and law offices, as well as for use as a coursebook in law school class instruction, this volume is also accessible for more sophisticated non-lawyer users. Summary of contents:

Introduction

Chapter One: The Probate Estate

Chapter Two: Intestate Succession

Chapter Three: Wills

Chapter Four: Special Protections for Surviving Spouses

Chapter Five: Trusts

Chapter Six: Probate Procedure and the Role of Personal Administrator

Chapter Seven: Other Aspects of Planning for Incapacity and Death

About the Author: James Dwyer is the Arthur B. Hanson Professor of Law at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary, where he has been on the faculty since 2000 and teaches Trusts & Estates and Family Law, as well as other subjects. Professor Dwyer is also the BarBri lecturer for Virginia Wills, Trusts, and Estates.