Subjects:  1. Architectural contracts    2. Construction    3. Construction contracts    4. Engineering contracts    5. Handbooks & Manuals    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Reference    8. United States   

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Reviews (5)

Don't Visit Your Attorney without Being Informed
As an estate planner and attorney, I know that presenting this kind of information in an easy-to-grasp way isn't, well . . .easy. But Michael Palermo has done it. In Crash Course in Estate Planning, he explains everything from wills to planning for children to protecting your investment interests. The fact that the AARP endorses The Essential Guide is a great indication of the value of the information.The "Hints" and "Warnings" that Michael gives throughout the book could only have come from a real life practicing estate attorney who has faced these problems with clients many times.In addition to having an estate planning practice, Michael is also a Certified Financial Planner and the combination of wisdom garnered from his financial background and legal background serves his readers well. Michael knows which issues take a little more effort to understand, and he provides more detail accordingly. This is a great book for anyone who is preparing to tackle the estate planning process. Palermo provides clear and direct answers to very difficult questions. I highly recommend his book. Be advised though, if you read the book you may, at least in some areas, find you know more than your attorney!
This book is outdated.
It is difficult to understand how this book got the endorsement of AARP.It has only had three reviews and the last one was in October of 2005.Being published in 2004 puts the information behind the times, especially if you live in California.As the author of the book "Everything A Baby Boomer Should Know," published only weeks ago, I think AARP should reevaluate what it recommends to us Baby Boomers as a reliable resource to educate our need to know how the system works.

The best advice
This is not a "how to" book.It is an exhaustive discussion of all of the options people have in planning their estates.This includes what can go wrong and how to avoid these problems.
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Subjects:  1. Estate planning    2. Estates & Trusts    3. Finance, Personal    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Trusts and trustees    7. Wills    8. BUSINESS - PERSNL FINANC TRD PB    9. Law / Estates & Trusts   

Reviews (4)

Nice supplement...
I am taking a federal income tax course that uses a textbook which consists mainly of court cases.. and written in hard-to-understand "judicial language". We discuss the cases and go over the problem-solving questions at such a fast pace that sometimes I just blindly jot down notes and try to make sense of them afterwards.
A must for a policy-heavy law school tax class
Clear and concise, helpful explanations. Great for a general tax course. If you are using the ..., Bankman, et al textbook, this is is MUST. If you are studying business tax (unless home/small business), this is not the book for you. Griffith rocks!!!

Tax
This book is helpful in regards to giving you a general overview of the material.However, I purchased this book to better understand annuities, discharge of indebtedness and section 1031 of the tax code.These were the topics that the authors did a horrible job of explaining.Unfortunately, these topics are very important.I have only read up to the start of chapter 3 in this book and I am worried that further reading will only further confuse me.
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Reviews (6)

Review of Executor's Guide
I discovered this book in the our city library, and decided to purchase it as I felt that it would be very useful.It covered most of the areas of information an Executor or Trustee would want to know.My neighbor also read the book and some of the subject areas made her decide to go back to an attorney with more questions concerning her current Trust.
Comprehensive, if a little redundant
I would recommend The Executor's Guide not only to people who have been (or expect to be) named executors, but to anyone preparing a will or living trust.One of the most valuable chapters, in fact, is designed to help a future executor, by listing information he or shw would need to settle your estate -- bank accounts, location of vital records, etc.For those who are about to go through probate or distribute property held in trust, the book literally gives step-by-step instructions, all with a minimum of legalese and jargon.My only criticism is that some ideas -- even whole paragraphs -- are repeated in different chapters.But if you don't intend to read the book cover to cover, that wouldn't be a problem (and it might not bother you even if you do).

Provides A Good Starting Point, But Could Do More
This book does a fine job of providing a basic overview of all steps of the probate process and for settling a trust.It is well organized, easy to read, and provides good sources of additional information.
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Reviews (42)

Information Packed Book! Lots of Great Tips
I thought this book was excellent! I learned quite a lot from reading it and hope to really apply what I have learned to my finances. It was jam packed with helpful tips and ideas on how to take full advantage of tax loopholes. I would recommend this to any small business owner!!

simplistic
Not very well written. Its is simplistic & somewhat condescending.
Read it and weep
This book makes a lot of assumptions.It assumes that the reader is EXTREMELY well versed in corporate tax advantages.It assumes that the reader already owns a corporation.It assumes that the book will be read with a dictionary of financial terms close at hand.(It should be.The book is poorly written, with key terms lacking adequate defenition.)I support the Rich Dad series.It is a great way for a beginner to get their feet wet.This book assumes that the reader can already swim!Even the seasoned incorporator would probably not be pleased with this book.Tell you what, if you are considering buying this book, save yourself some money and just send me ten bucks.I'll then call you (on my own dime) and summarize the book for you.Oh, what the heck, I'll do it now, for free...surround yourself with a competent team of advisors. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Corporations    5. Real Estate - General    6. Tax planning    7. Taxation    8. Taxation - Corporate    9. United States    10. Business & Economics / Personal Finance / General   

Subjects:  1. Contracts    2. Contracts (Law)    3. Foreign licensing agreements    4. Intellectual Property - General    5. Law    6. Law Of Intellectual Property    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. License agreements    9. United States    10. Business & Management    11. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    12. Law / Intellectual Property    13. USA   

Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Taxation    6. Taxation - General    7. Accounting    8. Business & Economics / Taxation / General    9. Taxation law   

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This book is a must read for any True American!
Why is America's economy in a never ending downward spiral?Why do most Americans think they get back money from taxes, and never think how much they already have paid?This book is a great eye-opener to what is really going on in America's tax system and what needs to be done to fix it.This book is not just about what needs to be fixed, but also what is being done right now, that most Americans are unaware of.For example, did you know that about half of the American popular pays one hundred percent of all income taxes.And did you know that corporations do not pay corporate taxes, we do!

Easy Read
I'm generally NOT a book reader, but managed to read The FairTax book in just over one day, while on the road with the family.I'd already heard a great deal about the FairTax from listening to talk radio, but I was really hooked from just the first ten-page (or so) chapter.I find it hard to believe that anyone could learn about the history of the income tax system, and the 16th Ammendment, without beginning to boil.How could we have been so short-sighted to allow this to happen?
The Fair Tax: The Country needs this badly!
Please read this book,it will open your eyes.The Fair Tax is the way to go,the mere fact that the IRS code needs over sixty thousand pages should tell you that there is alot of legal graft and corruption built into the system.The Fair Tax would eliminate this.Do yourself a favor and buy this book,read it and then take action.
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Editorial Review

Just about everyone has heard a story about a corporate secretary or twentysomething Microsoft employee who retired early--as a millionaire--not because of winning the lottery, but because she exercised the stock options granted by her company.The fact is, many, many working Americans have access to stock and option plans in the workplace, and although it is a bit of a stretch to assume that such plans are a guaranteed ticket to riches, equity compensation can be an intelligent means for building wealth.The trick, according to Kaye A. Thomas, is understanding and handling it properly, and this is where Read more

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Mandatory Options Reading!
Barring an extensive endeavor to compile the various option programs offered by industry on you own, Thomas' "Consider Your Options" is an extremely helpful text for both individuals new to the options sphere as well as experienced program administrators to pick up on the nuances of the various qualified and unqualified differences.Definitely a must-have for either executives or financial advisors who work with executives to use as a tool to help establish a strategy to protect and enhance their wealth.A solid addition to your desk reference library.4 Stars.

Covers the basics, but not strategy or advice
This book is good in that it covers all the basic mechanics of stock options -- Incentive and Non-Qualified, and ESPP plans. However, this basic information can easily be found on the web or from your employer. If you have any stock options, GET THIS BOOK!
This is the perfect book for anyone who has any stock options or who can participate in their company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).It starts very simply, and in a series of short, but complete chapters, covers the spectrum of stock ownership, vesting, ISOs vs. NQOs, the effect of AMT, and much more.Read more

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Reviews (5)

3.5 stars
very good book that addresses contemporary tax issues (i.e. savings vehicles, organizational format, tax arbitrage, international, M&A, etc.) by consistently using a few concise, clear frameworks (all parties, all taxes, all costs AND 1 pocket 2 another, 1 time to another, 1 type to another.
Solid treatment of material
We used this book as the text for a masters level course in our masters of accouting program. Students responded well and appeared to enjoy the book. They found the treatment of the material to be at an apporpriate level, and they rated the book a five on a five point anonymous rating. The only suggestion they proferred was for some companion piece covering a few of the more currently used planning techniques.

Great Text For a Complex Subject
As another reviewer states, the material for this book was used in the Taxes & Business Strategy class at both the University of Chicago and Stanford's business schools. Compared to other texts on this subject, it is actually readable and, more importantly, understandable to a non-tax professional. The are an abundance of examples that you can apply directly to situations which arise in real world situations. The 2nd edition has been updated to reflect most recent changes in the tax law.Read more

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Comprehensive, Useable, and Readable
The book was a long read and made some challenging conclusions but provided me with specific, valuable knowledge in serious construction scheduling topics such as extension of time claims and time impact analysis.The examples included are many as are the case studies.The book opened my mind as to the significant capability the construction schedule can have on making or breaking the profitablility of a compressed project or one that is prone to delays.The book is a must read for consultants on the matter but also important to senior project controls staff. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Construction    2. Construction contracts    3. Construction industry    4. Contracts    5. Law    6. Law and legislation    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Production scheduling    9. United States   

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The tittle is somewhat misleading
[...]After reading the book, (BTW, I bought it nearly one year ago) I realized it doesn't provide detailed solutions that might help us do-it-yourself folks to prepare tax returns, if, for instance, you're a Security trader.
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Great Book By A Great Teacher
Gerry Beyer was my "Wills and Trusts" professor in law school.He was my favorite teacher, and the favorite of many of my fellow law students, for several reasons:first of all, he had an excellent command of the law.There wasn't an aspect of it he didn't know.Secondly, he taught in a clear and concise manner.Many of my law professors were "hide-the-ball" types:their clumsy use of the Socratic method left students lost and confused.When Professor Beyer lectured, you knew exactly what point he was trying to make.You didn't have to guess at it.Finally, he was a warm, friendly, humorous guy - very approachable and not at all intimidating, a rare trait in a lawyer.This book is everything Professor Beyer is: knowledgeable, approachable, and clear.And as a rookie attorney in the field of wills, trusts, and estate planning, this is the book I turn to first and foremost as a reference.That said, I believe this book is most appropriate for law students, paralegals, practicing attorneys, and others who need a serious grasp of wills, trusts, and estate planning law.Those who want a simple, cursory introduction may find themselves overwhelmed by all the legal jargon - as was mentioned by a previous reviewer.

explanatory but too much jargon
it's a good book but youshould keep in hand a law dictionary. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Estate planning    3. Estates & Trusts    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Outlines, syllabi, etc    7. Trusts and trustees    8. United States    9. Wills   

Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. Business & Economics    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Business/Economics    5. Taxation    6. Taxation - General    7. Accounting    8. Business & Economics / Taxation / General    9. Taxation law   

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Retire Secure-Solid Advice For All
Reading "Retire Secure" will not alone make you rich. However, if you read and follow Mr. Lange's advice, you will build wealth and then protect it to the fullest extent possible. The book outlines a very clear path to maximize savings using the most effective vehicle available to you. Then it goes on to provide a thorough roadmap to minimizing your tax consequences and maximizing your after tax returns. Finally the book provides several different strategies for passing along wealth to your heirs while once again factoring in the greedy hands of Uncle Sam. The author not only provides you with the theory, as many financial planners do, but backs up his recommendations with solid proofs and confirms them with amusing case studies. Overall this book is an excellent source for information on the use of retirement funds for wealth building and hopefully inheritance to pass on.

Good for Advisors and Investors
James Lange's Retire Secure, offers great techniques to help persons planning for retirement.He is on the right track - to postpone and minimize the impact of taxes - in order to maximize the retiree's money and extend the spendable income.This book makes a valuable contribution to the field of personal finance - for both the consumers and the professional advisors who serve them.
My Roadmap
I find James Lange's book to be excellant. When we want to go someplace we're not familiar with, who uses MapQuest? Why? It gives us the starting point and the ending point. This book gives so much valuable information. I'll be retiring in 10 to 11 years, so my interest is quite serious. I stumbled accross Mr. Lange's website and find that to also be a fine source of information. As a 'boomer' I'm amazed at what the internet has done for our culture i.e. sharing of information.
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Codes are Fun!
Could studying building codes actually be fun?Much to my surprise, when you combine this book with the companion study guide workbook it is.The author presents the information on the codes clearly and in logical order.I am studying for my NCIDQ exam and was really nervous about the "codes questions" until I got this book.

The Codes Guidebook for Interiors- professional peer review
I own each of the 3 editions of this book, and have found the information to be a well source of sound, practical advise concerning the application of codes as they relate to interior projects. I am an Interior Designer and I refer to my copy of Codes Guidebook for Interiors regularly for projects I am involved in. This book and the companion study guide are part of the recommended resources for studying and preparing for the NCIDQ examination. I believe this book should be a part of every commercial practitioners library, whether they be an architect or interior designer.

Informative
The Codes Guidebook for Interiors is a simple, straight forward guide to understanding how building codes regulate design.The guidebook builds a chapter by chapter systematic approach to code research and applicationthat can be followed by every practictioner regardless of building locale. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Building Codes    3. Building laws    4. Buildings    5. Construction - General    6. Interior Design    7. Interior Design - General    8. Interior Design - Professional Reference    9. Interior architecture    10. Reference    11. Specifications    12. United States    13. Architecture / Interior Design    14. Building construction & materials   

Reviews (8)

How to Beat the IRS
Keeping up with all the IRS rules and regulations can be a real hassle. The tax code keeps getting more and more complex every year, in spite of countless promises by politicians to "simplify" the system.
Insightful
I bought TaxCut software, then read this book, I end up with a tax professional to do my 2001 tax.I am glad I read this book though, I avoided making mistakes and I followed carefully to my tax attorney's advice.This book is informative and insightful.

Solid, up-to-date tax advice for 2002
Now available in a revised and updated eighth edition, What The IRS Doesn't Want You To Know: A CPA Reveals The Tricks Of The Trade is a compendium of solid, up-to-date tax advice for 2002. Chapters survey such topics as what the latest IRS targets are; ten ground rules one must never break to win with the IRS;the thirty-four greatest taxpayer misconceptions; commonly overlooked credits and deductions; what forms should never be filled out; new tax laws enabling an innocent spouse to get out of debt; how to plan IRA and pension plans; the latest taxpayer rights; and what IRS people are really like and how to work with them. What The IRS Doesn't Want You To Know is a highly practical book and strongly recommended reading for every taxpayer! ... Read more

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