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Published:
November 20, 2023

Wills & Estate Planning for Canadians For Dummies

Overview

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, 3rd Edition. This easy-to-follow 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. With Wills & Estate Planning for Canadians For Dummies, 3rd Edition:

  • 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. This guide will help you leave behind a meaningful legacy for all who know and love you.

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About The Author

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.

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Worried about what will happen to your assets after you pass away? This Cheat Sheet will help you plan for your future, with tips on how to reduce your estate taxes, helpful information on whether you need life insurance, and a listing of the key pieces of information your loved ones will need after you’re gone.

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Worried about what will happen to your assets after you pass away? This Cheat Sheet will help you plan for your future, with tips on how to reduce your estate taxes, helpful information on whether you need life insurance, and a listing of the key pieces of information your loved ones will need after you’re gone.
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