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Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing estate taxation, including provisions for estate tax calculation, exemptions, and filing requirements

Uniform Probate Code: Model law providing standardized probate procedures, though adoption varies by state

Estate and Gift Tax Regulations: Federal regulations governing the taxation of property transfers during life and at death

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax: Federal tax rules applying to property transfers to grandchildren or more remote descendants

State Probate Code: State-specific laws governing the administration and distribution of deceased persons' estates

State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property ownership, transfer, and rights

State Estate Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations on inherited property and assets, where applicable

Real Property Transfer Laws: State-specific requirements for transferring real estate ownership

State Trust Laws: State-specific regulations governing the creation and administration of trusts

State Intestacy Laws: State laws determining property distribution when there is no valid will

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those involving real property, must be in writing

Execution Requirements: State-specific rules for proper document execution, including witnessing and notarization requirements

Capacity Requirements: Legal standards for mental capacity required to enter into contracts and make estate planning decisions

Recording Requirements: State-specific rules for recording property transfers and estate documents in public records

Homestead Laws: State protections for primary residences against creditors and certain transfer restrictions

Community Property Laws: Special property ownership rules in community property states affecting spousal rights

Marital Rights: State laws governing spousal inheritance rights and elective share provisions