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A woman is sitting in a lawyer's office reading a power of attorney document, and she is wondering what the fees are for a POA in Ontario.

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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...

Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?
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I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?

A Certified Financial Planner helps a reader understand their obligations—and their options—after cosigning on a loan.

I cosigned a motorcycle loan and the owner passed away: What are my obligations to the bank?
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What happens to your TFSA when you die

This is how a TFSA gets distributed in the event of a death, plus, info on making sure it...

What happens to your TFSA when you die
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Should you leave corporate savings in your company?

Chris has a lot of money saved in his corporate bank account and wants to take it out with...

Should you leave corporate savings in your company?

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Corporate investments for retirees

Retired with cash and investments in a corporation, and wondering how to withdraw with minimal tax implications?

Corporate investments for retirees
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CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?

Is it possible to transfer CPP to an RRSP? The answer is a quick one, but there’s more to...

CPP vs RRSP: Can you transfer your CPP to an RRSP?
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Affordability tips for first-time home buyers to securing a mortgage

Affordability tips for first-time home buyers to securing a mortgage
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Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common in Canada: Changing ownership of assets for married and common-law partners

The tax implications of changing land owned jointly as tenants in common to joint tenancy with right of survivorship...

Joint tenancy vs tenancy in common in Canada: Changing ownership of assets for married and common-law partners

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What to consider when naming investment account beneficiaries

Whom you name as your account beneficiary—and whether you name one—can have tax and estate implications. Here’s what you...

What to consider when naming investment account beneficiaries

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