A well thought out will is one part of things and smart estate planning is the other. Advanced estate planning uses your will as the jumping-off point and then delves deeper into matters, making things as easy as possible for those you love and ensuring you can leave a legacy behind that makes you proud.
Estate planning can help you:
Minimize income tax on and after death
Minimize probate costs
Support your succession plan for your farm
Plan in advance for disabled children
Plan for foreign-owned assets
Put in place Alter Ego / Joint Partner trusts
Include charitable foundations in your planned giving