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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
How executors get paid in Canada
Understanding the tax implications, benefits and pitfalls of executor compensation.
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“Our parents just passed—What do we do about their estate?”
Two siblings’ complex inheritance provides a case study in minimizing death taxes.