American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Real Property, Probate & Trust Law
This site allows lawyers and non-lawyers to join committees that address real property and probate and trust issues, and provides links to real property and probate and trust areas. Available to ABA members.
http://www.abanet.org/rppt/home.html
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Find information on committee projects and activities; link to related legal associations; access fee-based resources; and get membership information. ACTEC Fellows can access the Private, members-only section.
http://www.actec.org/
California Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law
Link to estate law news and information covering topics such as: state and gift tax changes; news articles; estate planning booklet; and forms for wills, power of attorney, and advanced health care directive. Also link to famous people's wills. Source: Castelman Law Firm in Pleasanton, Calif.
http://www.ca-probate.com/index.htm
Charitable Gift Planning
Find links to articles, case studies and other legal information related to charity and estate planning. The site also has links to professional resources and books. Source: Henry & Associates, gift and estate planning services in Springfield, Ill.
http://gift-estate.com/
Elder-Law.com
Lawyers can access an elder law research section, which offers links to state information; client and presentation materials; and cases and primary materials. Site visitors also can read a weekly elder law newsletter. Source: Fleming & Curti in Tuscon, Ariz.
http://www.elder-law.com/
Estate PlanningLinks.com
Find links to estate planning, elder law, and tax law sites. Among the more than 20 site sections are: Law Firms & Lawyers; Understanding Estate Planning; Probate and Living Trusts; IRA/Employee Benefits; and Business Continuity. The Keeping Current section contains continuously updated newsletters and news articles. Source: Booth Harrington Johns & Toman in Greensboro, N.C.
http://www.estateplanninglinks.com/
Estate Planning Excel Spreadsheets
From this site, download estate planning Excel spreadsheets. Also link to a Guides and Articles section. Source: Noel C. Ice, Attorney At Law, Cantey & Hanger in Forth Worth, Texas.
http://www.trustsandestates.net/Excel.htm
Knowledge Service
The Knowledge Service Web site is an extensive site that appeals to a broad spectrum of individuals in the financial services on such matters as: estate analysis/planning; pension and profit sharing plans; business succession planning; and life, disability and long-term care insurance. The site also has more than 20 links to additional financial resources.
http://www.knowledgeservice.com/
Legal Information Institute (LII) Estate & Gift Tax Overview
In addition to an introduction into the area of estate and gift taxes, this site offers links to: Federal Material; State Material; and Other References (including Key Internet Sources).
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/estate_gift_tax.html
Legal Information Institute (LII) Estate Planning Overview
An introduction to Estate Planning, plus links to State and Federal resources. Federal Materials links include statutes, agency regulations, and judicial decisions; State links feature statutes and judicial decisions.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/estate_planning.html
Legal Information Institute (LII) Estates & Trusts Overview
An introduction to Estates & Trusts, plus State and Federal Links. The federal links connect with statutes, agency regulations, and judicial decisions. The state materials include statutes and judicial decisions. Also find Other References links.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/estates_trusts.html
National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG)
This site offers resources for developing, marketing and administering planned gift giving. Link to IRS hearing regulations, access a membership directory, and find information on the National Conference on Planned Giving.
http://www.ncpg.org/
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
This site provides resources for estate planning attorneys. Attorney members receive exclusive access to online legal support, technical services, software updates, and legal information.
Answers to basic questions can be obtained at the site as well as the opportunity to find an attorney in a certain area that practices this area of law. For attorneys, information about becoming part of the Network is accessible.
http://www.netplanning.com/
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.(NAELA)
This nonprofit group helps lawyers and bar organizations with the practice of elder law. Member attorneys can become part of NAELA Registry. The Web site offers membership information, news, upcoming events, and links to elder law resources.
http://www.naela.com/
Pennsylvania Estate and Trust Cybrary
Here, find articles and resources covering topics such as: General Estate Planning Information; Pennsylvania Estate Planning and Probate; Other Tax and Planning Information; Pennsylvania Estate and Tax Resources; Federal Estate and Gift Tax Articles; Federal Estate and Gift Tax Resources; Practice Management and Technology; and Just for Fun. Source: Attorney Daniel B. Evans in Philadelphia, Pa.
http://evans-legal.com/dan/welcome.html
Robert Clofine's Estate Planning Page
Download forms and link to articles and estate planning related links. Source: Attorney Robert Clofine in York, Pa.
http://www.estateattorney.com/
Trusts & Trustees
Access a directory of Case Notes from court decisions related to trusts. This site also provides a list of Trust Advisors and links to trust-related publictions. Source: Gostick Hall Publications in Saffron Walden, Essex.
http://www.trusts-and-trustees.com/main.htm
Trusts & Estates Resources
This site offers a list of links to state statutes relating to trusts and estates, articles, and links to federal laws, treaties and laws of other nations. Source: 'Lectric Law Library.
http://www.lectlaw.com/inll/112.htm
Viatical Settlements
This site deals with the nearly unregulated area of settlements where individuals sell life insurance policies for a percentage of the death benefit. Information regarding this topic, as well as the newly emerging public awareness, is outlined. Additional literature can be obtained via the newsletter or by purchasing a full-length text.
http://www.viatical-expert.net/
