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Trusts & Estates

Present in both guides, with Massachusetts probate practice material.

13Study aids
14Treatises
3Massachusetts

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Reviews, outlines and checklists

Wills and Trusts in a Nutshell, 6th by Sherri BurrSuffolk login
Black Letter Outline on Wills, Trusts, and Future Interests, 4th by Lawrence H. Averill & Terri Lynn HelgeSuffolk login
Quick Review of Wills, Trusts, and Estates by Jeffrey N. Pennell & Alan NewmanSuffolk login
A Short and Happy Guide to The Rule: The Little Book on Perpetuities, 2d by Donald H. GjerdingenSuffolk login
Lexis - Trusts & Estates (Law School)Westlaw or Lexis

Practice exam questions

Exam Pro on Wills, Trusts, and Estates by Patricia A. Cain & E. Gary SpitkoWestlaw or Lexis
Exam Pro Workbook on Estates and Future Interests, 3d by Raymond R. ColettaSuffolk login

CALI lessons

Free, but you need an authorization code from the research desk.

CALI Lessons on TrustsNeeds a code

Audio and video

Sum and Substance Audio on Wills and Trusts, 6th by Gerry W. BeyerSuffolk login
Law School Legends Audio on Wills and Trusts, 7th by Stanley M. JohansonSuffolk login
Office Hours on Trusts & Estates by Victoria J. HanemanSuffolk login
Law School Legends Audio on Future Interests, 3d by Catherine L. CarpenterSuffolk login
Prof Dale's Property Video: Introduction to Future InterestsOpen

Introductory treatises

Wills and Trusts in a Nutshell, 5th by Sherri BurrSuffolk login
Uniform Probate Code and Uniform Trust Code in a Nutshell, 7th by Lawrence H. Averill & Mary F. RadfordSuffolk login
Estates, Future Interests and Powers of Appointment in a Nutshell, 6th by Thomas P. GallanisSuffolk login
Examples and Explanations for Wills, Trusts, and Estates, 7th by Gerry W. BeyerOn the shelf

In depth

Wills, Trusts and Estates Including Taxation and Future Interests, 6th by Kurtz, Sheldon F. / English, David M. / Gallanis, Thomas P.Suffolk login
Concepts and Insights on Trusts and Estates, 4th by Leslie, Melanie B. / Sterk, Stewart E.Suffolk login
Modern Estate Planning by J. Martin Burke, Michael K. Friel & Elaine GagliardiWestlaw or Lexis
Estate Planning resources on WestlawWestlaw or Lexis
Estate, Gift & Trust Law resources on LexisWestlaw or Lexis

Practical materials

Trusts & Estates - Practical Guidance (Lexis)Westlaw or Lexis
Practical Law Connect: Trusts and EstatesOpen

Massachusetts materials

Practice material for this jurisdiction. Most of it is MCLE, and it stays useful well past the exam.

Estate Planning + Administration: Professional Development Plan by MCLESuffolk login
Drafting Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts by MCLESuffolk login
A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in MassachusettsSuffolk login

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