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Wondering what Estate Planning involves for Canadians? This guide covers what estate planning involves in Canada, the key documents you'll need, how taxes and probate work, and how to get started. 12 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Estate Planning Involve For Canadians?

New laws enacted in 2025 may have a big impact on how much Social Security beneficiaries pay in taxes this season. Here’s what to think about when reporting that extra income to the IRS... 11 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Increased Social Security Benefits & The Impact on Your Taxes

Settling a loved one's digital life requires understanding legal roles and provider policies. Every company follows its own specific rules and privacy policies. Learn the process for managing digital accounts and how planning can simplify it. 31 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

The Legal Steps Involved in Settling a Loved One’s Digital Life

This article provides an overview of the U.S. federal estate and gift tax— specifically. its implications for Canadians owning U.S. assets... 26 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Estate Tax Planning Considerations for Canadians with U.S. Assets

Learn more about the process of claiming class action settlements for a deceased person's estate, including qualification, documentation, and distribution among heirs. 24 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Claiming Class Action Settlement Funds on Behalf of Deceased

Selling or transferring an inherited cottage in Canada often triggers capital gains tax, even though Canada does not have an inheritance tax. If you are administering an estate or planning a future transfer, early tax clarity can prevent costly mistakes later. 12 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Selling or Transferring an Inherited Cottage in Canada

This guide — brought to you by Memorial Merits — is written for military families who need straight answers, compassionate clarity, and the truth about what happens when service ends in sacrifice. 13 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Beneficiary Rights, Curated Content

Military Family Survivor Benefits: Legal Protections for Beneficiaries

Death and Taxes: In Canada, these two certainties collide in a particularly expensive way. Understand —and plan for— "deemed disposition"… before it's too late. 09 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Understand & Plan For Deemed Disposition Before It’s Too Late

Elder financial abuse can take many forms. According to the "Safe & Savvy" guide —developed to help vulnerable adults, in Australia, avoid scams and fraud— here are 10 of the most common types of financial abuse... 08 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

10 Most Common Types of Elder Financial Abuse: Australia

Without proper instructions, your carefully curated treasures can be: misvalued, sold for pennies, fought over, mishandled, lost, forgotten, or even thrown away. 30 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

Estate Planning for Collectors: Protect Your Carefully Curated Legacy

Being an executor doesn’t end when you hand out the last inheritance check. Your legal liability stretches far beyond the day you think you’re done, and the mistakes that trigger lawsuits aren’t always obvious when you’re making them. 28 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Executor Personal Liability: Mistakes That Trigger Lawsuits

05 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Beneficiary Rights, Curated Content

Understanding the Rights of Beneficiaries in Estate Litigation

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