You have to sell a cemetery plot—will you owe capital gains tax?
Cemetery plots in some big Canadian cities can be worth $50,000 or more. Their sale or deemed disposition may...
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Are GICs a no-brainer for retirees?
GICs were embraced by many Canadian investors last year, whether conservative or not. With rates expected to fall again...
How to divide the assets of an estate between beneficiaries
Three siblings are beneficiaries of their parents’ estate, which includes several properties and investment accounts. How should they divide...
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...
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How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce
When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?
What happens to real estate during a divorce?
Divorce is a time of emotional and financial turmoil, which is hard enough—but then you also have to tackle...