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Chapter 1 What is Estate Planning? |
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Stages of Estate Planning Over Your Lifetime |
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Top 10 Pitfalls to Avoid in Will and Estate Planning |
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Chapter 2 What Assets Will You Have? |
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Pension Plans Funded by Your Employer |
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Your Own Tax-Sheltered Pension Plans |
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Using Your Home as an Additional Source of Income |
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Insurance for Your Present and Future Needs |
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Are Your Deposit Monies, RRSPs, RRIFs, Annuities and Insurance Funds Protected Against Default? |
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Key Issues with Digital Assets and Estate Planning |
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Chapter 3 Building Your Estate |
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Chapter 4 Understanding Wills |
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What Happens If There is No Will? |
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Reflecting Your Wishes---Special Clauses in Your Will |
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Writing a Memorandum to Your Will |
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Is Your Will Valid in the U.S. for U.S. Assets? |
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Benefits of Using the Services of a Trust Company |
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The Complementary Document---Power of Attorney |
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Protecting Yourself in All Circumstances |
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Selecting a Guardian for Your Children |
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Impact of Family Law Legislation |
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How to Avoid Your Will Being Contested |
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Chapter 5 Understanding Powers of Attorney and Living Wills |
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Designating Power of Attorney |
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Chapter 6 Understanding Trusts |
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The Creative Use of Living Trusts |
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Creating a Testamentary Trust |
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Benefits of Using the Services of a Trust Company |
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What Are the Fees and Expenses? |
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Outlining Everything in a Trust Agreement |
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The Tax Implications of a Trust |
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Chapter 7 Understanding the Probate Process |
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Administration of the Estate |
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Responsibilities of the Executor/Administrator |
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Potential Liability of the Executor |
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Making the Most of It---Reducing Probate Fees |
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Chapter 8 Death and Taxes |
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The History of Estate Taxes in Canada |
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Capital Gains Taxation in Canada |
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Capital Gains Taxation on Death |
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Capital Gains Taxation on Gifts During Your Lifetime |
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Other Taxes That Could Be Payable by an Estate |
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Chapter 9 Dealing with the Tax Department and Estate Administration |
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Income Tax Returns for the Deceased |
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Special Tax Rules Applicable to Deceased Taxpayers |
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Tax Returns to Be Filed by the Executors for the Estate |
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Chapter 10 Tax Planning Strategies |
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Your Primary Tax Planning Goals |
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Your General Estate Planning Objectives |
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Transferring Property to Your Spouse |
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Utilizing the $800,000 Plus Capital Gains Exemption for Small Business Corporation Shares |
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Utilizing the Farm Property Rollover |
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Using Family Trusts for Income Splitting and Estate Planning |
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Chapter 11 Tax and Estate Planning If You Own U.S. Assets |
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Do U.S. Tax Laws Apply to You? |
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Residency and the Tax Treaty |
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Summary of Guidelines Regarding Filing a U.S. Income Tax Return |
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The IRS Wants Your Number |
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Deadlines for Filing with the IRS |
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Rental Income from U.S. Real Estate |
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Selling Your U.S. Real Estate |
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Possible Simultaneous U.S. and Canadian Taxes on Death |
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The Canada/U.S. Tax Treaty |
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Strategies for Reducing U.S. Estate Tax on Your U.S. Assets |
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Chapter 12 Vacation Properties |
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Keeping Things in Perspective |
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The Principal Residence Exemption |
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Will Planning and Your Vacation Property |
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Planning Strategies for Your Vacation Home |
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Should You Pay Tax Now or Later? |
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Buying Life Insurance to Cover Future Tax Liabilities |
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Using a Corporation to Own Your Vacation Property |
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Chapter 13 Privately-Owned Businesses |
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The Importance of Having a Plan |
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Tax Planning in the Family Business |
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Creditor-Proofing Your Business |
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Chapter 14 Charitable Giving and Philanthropy |
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Tax Incentives for Charitable Gifts |
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Pitfalls to Avoid and Tips to Consider When Estate Planning |
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Chapter 15 Life, Health and Disability Insurance |
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Identifying the Need for Life Insurance |
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Choosing an Insurance Agent |
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Choosing a Life Insurance Company |
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Comparison of Group Insurance Over Individual Insurance |
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Income Tax Treatment of Life Insurance |
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Health and Disability Insurance |
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Business-Related Insurance |
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Chapter 16 Selecting Professional Advisors |
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General Factors to Consider When Selecting an Advisor |
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Selecting a Financial Planner |
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Other Financial and Investment Advisors |
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Chapter 17 Selecting Retirement Residences and Care Facilities |
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What is a Retirement Residence? |
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Regulations, Licensing and Accreditation |
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Chapter 18 Planning Your Funeral |
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Arranging Your Funeral Services in Advance |
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Make Your Funeral or Memorial Service More Memorable |
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When Death Requires an Autopsy |
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Making the Arrangements Yourself' Selecting a Funeral Provider |
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Understanding Funeral Costs |
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The Availability of Financial Benefits and Assistance |
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Organ Donations and Medical Research |
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| Appendix A Sources of Information |
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| Appendix B Samples |
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| Appendix C Charts |
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| Appendix D Checklists |
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| Glossary |
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| Index |
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| About the Authors |
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| Reader Input and Educational Seminars |
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