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“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”

Two siblings’ complex inheritance provides a case study in minimizing death taxes.

“Our parents just passed. What do we do about their estate?”
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Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?

Jointly owning an asset with a child comes with tax and estate implications. Here’s why it may not be...

Can you save on taxes by owning an investment account with your child?
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Estate Planning

How to avoid or reduce probate fees in Ontario

Read about the practical strategies to reduce or avoid probate fees in Ontario, and ensure a smoother transfer of...

How to avoid or reduce probate fees in Ontario
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Financial planning in your 70s

Be mindful of these money concerns, even after retirement. 

Financial planning in your 70s

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Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?

Executors have a few options when the estate has outstanding bills and no cash to cover probate fees. Find...

Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?
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Can you avoid probate taxes on TFSAs?

Find out how to shield TFSAs from probate taxes, when no beneficiary or successor has been named for the...

Can you avoid probate taxes on TFSAs?
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Real Estate

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?
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The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate

When a spouse passes away, what are the tax, probate and mortgage implications for multiple properties?

The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate

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How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

An executor is expected to pay the expenses of an estate on time, but what happens if the estate...

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

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