You Can't Take It With You: Common-Sense Estate Planning for Canadians

Since it was first published ten years ago, You Can''t Take It With You has been a trusted source of advice on estate planning, and it is more relevant today than ever. The Canadian population is aging, billions of assets are set to be transferred to the next generation over the coming decade, and estate planning is quickly becoming the single biggest financial planning issue of the next ten years for baby boomers and their parents.

Estate planning is everybody''s issue. If you don''t plan for what happens to your money, your children, your house and other assets upon your death, the government will make those decisions for you. In these turbulent financial times, planning for the future is more important than ever, especially when it involves the financial security of those you love.

Completely revised and updated in its fifth edition, this national bestseller continues to be the definitive resource on the financial, legal and human issues around estate planning.
* Covers all areas of estate planning: financial and tax planning, wills and powers of attorney, life insurance, guardianship of your children, trusts and living wills, and funeral planning, as well as new information on current legislation and emerging trends such as estate mediation, and much more.
* Prepares you for dealing with your financial adviser or lawyer--and may even help you to save hundreds of dollars in professional fees and taxes.
* Features practical examples, tips, and question-and-answer boxes.

Since it was first published ten years ago, You Can't Take It With You has been a trusted source of advice on estate planning, and it is more relevant today than ever. The Canadian population is aging, billions of assets are set to be transferred to the next generation over the coming decade, and estate planning is quickly becoming the single biggest financial planning issue of the next ten years for baby boomers and their parents.

Estate planning is everybody's issue. If you don't plan for what happens to your money, your children, your house and other assets upon your death, the government will make those decisions for you. In these turbulent financial times, planning for the future is more important than ever, especially when it involves the financial security of those you love.

Completely revised and updated in its fifth edition, this national bestseller continues to be the definitive resource on the financial, legal and human issues around estate planning.

• Covers all areas of estate planning: financial and tax planning, wills and powers of attorney, life insurance, guardianship of your children, trusts and living wills, and funeral planning, as well as new information on current legislation and emerging trends such as estate mediation, and much more.
• Prepares you for dealing with your financial adviser or lawyer-and may even help you to save hundreds of dollars in professional fees and taxes.
• Features practical examples, tips, and question-and-answer boxes.

SANDRA FOSTER, RFP, TEP, FCSI, is the founder of Headspring Consulting Inc. She is one of Canada's leading experts on personal finance and the issues facing the financial services industry, including wealth management, estate planning, and retirement. A trusted source of independent advice, Foster is a sought-after speaker at consumer events and industry conferences, a regular guest on TV and radio programs, and a frequent contributor to many publications.