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Estate Planning

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Side-stepping probate can be dangerous

While there may be instances where joint ownership does make good sense, doing it simply to avoid probate is...

Side-stepping probate can be dangerous

Financial Planning

Boomer inheritances

Rising life expectancies mean baby boomer windfalls are coming later and roughly at retirement age.

Boomer inheritances

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Executor responsibilities

Know exactly what you are getting into before you agree to be named executor of an estate.

Executor responsibilities

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Caring for aging parents

Canadians aged 85+ represent the fastest-growing segment of seniors.

Caring for aging parents

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Magazine Archive

Family profile: An uncertain legacy

During their marriage, Lisa’s husband Jim controlled all the money. Now that he’s gone, Lisa is faced with ...

Family profile: An uncertain legacy

Debt

Awkward question: Debt inheritance

You have no obligation to pay off your parents debt when they die.

Awkward question: Debt inheritance

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Getting married? Make a new will

Your previous will is automatically revoked when you tie the knot.

Getting married? Make a new will

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Inheritance now or later?

Gifts of property, stocks or funds from non-residents aren't taxed.

Inheritance now or later?

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By kevin dooley

Taxes

Taxing the farm

There are tax considerations when you inherit farmland in Alberta, but Bruce Sellery says you can avoid them by...

Taxing the farm

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