Can you gift a farm to your kids to avoid taxes?
The idea to gift property to a family member for a dollar to avoid tax is a common one....
Estate Planning
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...
Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?
Courts in some provinces can vary the distribution of an estate and override a last will and testament. Here’s...
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 the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...
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Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?
Can you be paid for a role as an attorney for property, in particular, after the position has already...
Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...
What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?
Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him....
Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate
There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.
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Is a name change on a will a game-changer?
Creating a will is a good thing to do. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts. But what...