A practical exploration of federal estate and gift taxation, the Estate & Gift Tax Handbook provides timely and effective advice on estate and gift tax practice and procedure, and is a useful resource for estate-planning practitioners, fiduciaries, attorneys, and others dealing with the complexities of the estate and gift tax system. Now, in one place, you can find all the information and tools necessary to arrange a person's affairs, both before and after death, to minimize the estate and gift tax burden and maximize wealth transfers through lifetime and testamentary giving. Written in concise, easy-to-understand language to demystify this complicated area of the law, the book is a valuable resource for readers approaching the subject from varied backgrounds and disciplines.