Includes bibliographical references and index.

The single biggest mistake is not planning for the one certainty in life-- death -- Mistakes involving tangible personal property -- Mistakes involving real estate -- Mistakes involving executors and/or trustees -- Mistakes involving guardians, minors, or step-children -- Mistakes involving prior marriages, prenuptial agreements, and significant others -- Estate planning mistakes involving tax and copyright issues -- Estate planning mistakes involving disgruntled friends and family -- Mistakes involving funerals, burials, or cremation -- One-of-a-kind mistakes by celebrities and icons -- Rookie or boneheaded mistakes.