Articles By Debbie Stanley:

A smiling senior-age man at a dinner table with his adult son and daughter

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What happens to my RRIF when I die?

Here’s how to leave assets in your RRIF account...

What happens to my RRIF when I die?
A man on the beach with his grandson, because he was able to apply for CPP Survivor's Pension benefit

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What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?

When a spouse loses their partner, benefits are available...

What is the CPP Survivor’s Pension? How can Canadians claim this benefit?
A multi-generational photo, showing the impact of a death in the family, estate planning and the final return

Taxes

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada

The final tax return after death: How it gets done in Canada
Two women looking at their wills, deciding whether or not to name each other on the registered accounts

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Is it better to list a beneficiary on registered investments or have the account go to the estate?

When is it better to have beneficiaries listed on...

Is it better to list a beneficiary on registered investments or have the account go to the estate?
A toddler plays with a doll house to symbolize owning a home, after inheriting it from the grandparents.

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Can I leave a house to minor children?

When preparing your estate plan, does it make sense...

Can I leave a house to minor children?
A couple are looking at a photo book, as they clear up the home of a family member. They're also at the stage of wondering the next steps, including who will pay for the mortgage

Estate Planning

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

When a home owner dies with money owing on...

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?
Hello name stickers alongside markers, to symbolize a beneficiary deciding on the name to write down

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Is a name change on a will a game-changer?

Creating a will is a good thing to do....

Is a name change on a will a game-changer?
A woman in her early 50s sits at the head of a dinner table raising a glass to friends and family.

Columns

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

An executor is expected to pay the expenses of...

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?
A young man sits a table with his laptop open, with an empty seat in front of him.

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What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?

In becoming a joint tenant, what are the costs...

What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?