Wills, death and taxes made simple Ebook
Noel Whittaker AM — Australia's most trusted personal finance author. Over 1 million books sold across 30+ years of bestsellers, and a regular voice in the AFR, The Australian and ABC.
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The only certainties in life are death and taxes. If you're uncertain how to reduce the effects of both on your family and legacy, this ebook is an indispensable guide to help you handle many problems before they arise.
What you'll learn:
- How to write a will that minimises family disputes and legal costs
- Powers of attorney and advance health directives explained simply
- How superannuation is taxed and distributed when you die
- Strategies to reduce estate taxes and maximise what you leave behind
- How to handle overseas assets and beneficiaries living abroad
- Estate planning steps to keep family harmony intact after you're gone
When somebody dies and their estate is being wound up, those left behind face complex processes to follow and, often, distressing disputes between family members. There are so many issues involved — the legal stuff like wills, powers of attorney and advance health directives, the complexities of superannuation and taxation, and extra complications when there are overseas assets or beneficiaries who live overseas.
This book guides you through the issues, showing you ways to handle problems before they emerge, and estate planning strategies to make things as simple and clear as possible. It will become your go-to guide to arranging your estate to minimise family squabbles and maximise the legacy you leave.
Please note - this is an Ebook version of Wills, Death and Taxes Made Simple.
If you want to order the printed version click here.
📖 Read a free sample chapter
Chapter 5: Death & Superannuation — Did you know your super doesn't automatically form part of your estate? Most Australians don't. Read this chapter to understand death benefit nominations, who can receive your super, and the little-known "death tax" that can erode what you leave behind.
When you order this ebook, you can download at checkout and will also be sent an email with a download link for 2 files — a PDF version which is easy to read on most computers or laptops as well as Epub format for Kindles, iBooks and most other E-readers.
Also by Noel: Your super is your biggest estate asset — make sure it goes where you intend. Super Made Simple 7th Ed covers exactly how super is taxed and distributed in retirement. Or save over 30% on Noel's top 4 ebooks with the Bundle of Wisdom.