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Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?

Executors have a few options when the estate has outstanding bills and no cash to cover probate fees. Find...

Can an executor borrow money to cover probate costs?

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Estate planning and trusts for a beneficiary with a disability

When seeking advice that may involve multiple disciplines, including estate planning for a beneficiary with a disability, what type...

Estate planning and trusts for a beneficiary with a disability

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Estate Planning

How to leave money to your grandkids

If you’re a grandparent and want to leave money to your grandchildren, here are tips on how best to...

How to leave money to your grandkids

An adult man, acting as power of attorney, hugs his senior mom. He's wondering about gifting her assets while she's in a home.

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

As power of attorney, does it make sense to divide up a parent’s assets before their death?

Gifting a parent’s assets using a power of attorney

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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...

Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?

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Estate Planning

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...

Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?

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Is a name change on a will a game-changer?

Creating a will is a good thing to do. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts. But what...

Is a name change on a will a game-changer?

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How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

An executor is expected to pay the expenses of an estate on time, but what happens if the estate...

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

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What happens to your TFSA when you die

This is how a TFSA gets distributed in the event of a death, plus, info on making sure it...

What happens to your TFSA when you die

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