Embracing the Swedish death cleaning trend
Swedish death cleaning is catching on in Canada. Learn how it can help you save money, simplify estate planning...
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How is a non-registered account taxed upon death?
Here’s a primer for Canadians planning for the tax payable on a non-registered account at death, including capital gains...
Estate planning for singles—is a trust company the answer?
Canadians with no children or siblings must consider estate planning alternatives. Here’s why trust companies can be a good...
Do I need a tax lawyer to prepare my estate?
Wondering whether your estate planner knows the latest tax laws? Do you need a tax lawyer too? Discover three...
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What happens to a RRIF when the account owner dies?
Find out if a RRIF goes to the beneficiaries or spouse when the holder of this registered account passes...
Don’t squander your legacy
Proper inheritance planning is crucial to ensure a smooth wealth transfer to the next generation. Here are three essential...
Inheriting cottage and the capital gains implications
Jill's late husband left her a cottage. What happens if she transfers ownership to her stepchildren?
Cross-border estate planning: What should Canadian parents with U.S. beneficiaries do?
The transfer of Canadian estates to U.S. beneficiaries comes with various legal, tax and financial implications. Learn about the...
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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...