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Estate planning is about making sure the people you love aren’t handed a legal and financial mess on the worst day of their lives. None of these steps are complicated, and most can be started this month. The only truly expensive option is waiting. 15 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

5 Estate Planning Steps Canadians Delay The Most

Dealing with the GSTT can be complex and confusing. With proper planning, the GST exemption provides opportunities to reduce or potentially eliminate the transfer taxes associated with gifting or passing money to younger generations. 12 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

Family Business Succession: Entrepreneurs can plan for future generational transitions by implementing a corporation governance framework. 10 Mar
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  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Family Business: Planning for Future Generational Transitions

A family business succession plan is more than paperwork; it is a systematic roadmap that protects the company’s legacy and the family’s wealth.  25 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Family Business Succession Planning in Canada: 2026

Family-owned enterprises represent nearly two thirds of all Canadian businesses... A poorly managed generational transition carries economic consequences that can ripple into employment, capital formation, municipal tax bases, and supply chains. 16 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Generational Transition Will Shape The Canadian Economy

Most retirees don’t tell adult children about their inheritance, research shows. Here's what advisors recommend sharing, and when... 25 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Reluctance to Divulge Estate Plans = Bigger Problems Later

Preparedness is key. With clear instructions and all assets accounted for, the transfer itself can be smooth, allowing loved ones to focus on grieving and honoring your memory. Here's what you should do now to best position your heirs for success. 26 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

How To Guide Your Heirs Through The Great Wealth Transfer

Since most farmers are, on average, 56 years of age, many family farms are expected to transition within the next decade. Farm succession requires an approach that considers the tax implications, the farming operations and the family’s wishes. 14 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

The Time to Discuss The Future of The Family Farm is Now!

Baby boomers are set to give a staggering $124 trillion through 2048 to heirs, according to market researcher Cerulli Advisors in a 2024 report. But are the next generations prepared to accept it or will they become “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations”? 18 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Inheriting Generation Prepared for “The Great Wealth Transfer”?

While Canada is undergoing its largest-ever wealth transfer, with $1 trillion in assets expected to change hands, data reveals many are unprepared, and their financial advisors are not equipped to offer comprehensive estate planning support. 15 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

The Great Wealth Transfer: Canadians Remain Unprepared

While it can be an uncomfortable conversation to have, many Canadians say estate planning is important, yet nearly half report having never discussed the topic with their financial advisor, according to a new survey. 15 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Estate Planning Survey Reveals Canadians Are Not Prepared

Baby boomers are expected to pass down $124 trillion by 2048, and women are positioned to inherit much of that wealth. But many say they feel unprepared to manage an inheritance... 27 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Statistics: Majority of Women Confess ‘Inheritance Anxiety’

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Estate planning is about making sure the people you love aren’t handed a legal and financial mess on the worst day of their lives. None of these steps are complicated, and most can be started this month. The only truly expensive option is waiting.

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