Wills & Estate Planning for Canadians for Dummies - Paperback

by Joann Kurtz (Author)

Practical advice as you prepare to leave your legacy

You've worked your entire life to give your loved ones the best life they can have. Don't let death be the end of your caring and thoughtfulness. You can make sure your family is taken care of after your death and your wealth and assets go where you intend with the help of Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies. This down-to-earth guide takes some of the stress and uncertainty out of this unpleasant topic by offering straightforward advice about preparing end-of-life documents and planning your estate. Discover the best way to transfer your assets to your heirs and the charitable organizations of your choice. Find out how to prepare a living will, donate organs, and give instructions for your burial. You also get expanded information about family law in Canada, details on why you need a power of attorney, and guidance on will preparation, funeral planning, green burials, tax implications, and more.

• Understand the laws surrounding estates, wills, trusts, and taxes in Canada
• Get details on buying life insurance, naming your heirs and beneficiaries, and designating an executor
• Find advice for discussing inheritance matters with a legal professional when you have a tricky situation
• Put your mind at ease with a solid plan for your assets and your end-of-life care

Thanks to practical advice from an expert author, you can ensure that your affairs are in order and your loved ones will honor your final wishes. Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies will help you leave behind a meaningful legacy for all who know and love you.

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Practical advice on passing on your assets

It's never too early to get going on your estate plan and make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Wills & Estate Planning For Canadians For Dummies takes you step by step through the estate planning process. You'll learn how to determine the value of your estate, make decisions about trusts and charitable giving, plan for the hand-off of your family's business, and plan for your funeral. Written specifically with Canadian laws and policies in mind, this book has the latest on tax changes, living wills, organ donation, and life insurance in the provinces. Make sure your estate is up to date with this easy-to-follow Dummies guide.

Inside...

• Estate planning basics
• Taxes and your estate
• When to revise your estate plan
• Choosing the right life insurance option
• Funerals and green burials
• Enlisting professional help
• Planning for your children
• Appointing an executor

Author Biography

JoAnn Kurtz is a Toronto-based lawyer, educator, and author. She carried on a general practice before joining Seneca College, where she was the program coordinator of the Law Clerk Diploma program for many years. She is the author or co-author of many general interest and academic texts. She holds a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School.