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Financial Planning

What do I owe my step-children?

Blended families can have complicated estate planning issues

What do I owe my step-children?
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Making changes to your will

Having the incorrect name on a will is common. Here's when updating is important

Making changes to your will
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Why won’t my ex make our daughter his beneficiary?

Young children from a first marriage may not need to be beneficiaries of life insurance

Why won’t my ex make our daughter his beneficiary?

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How can I be fair to all four kids in my will?

Married twice with four kids? Consider life insurance when writing up your will

How can I be fair to all four kids in my will?

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Help your parents avoid probate

Should you buy your parent's home to dodge probate?

Help your parents avoid probate
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How can I leave my dog to my daughter when I die?

Consider creating a trust and specifying who gets the money

How can I leave my dog to my daughter when I die?
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Can I leave money to my niece through a codicil?

It's not the quick and easy option you think it is

Can I leave money to my niece through a codicil?
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What happens to a TFSA after you die?

There are three things you can do to make sure your TFSA goes to who you want

What happens to a TFSA after you die?

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Choosing the right executor

A bad executor for your will can waste your time & money

Choosing the right executor

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