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Welcome to "Let’s Talk Family Enterprise", a podcast that explores the ideas, concepts, and models that best serve Family Enterprise Advisors in supporting their clients. 19 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Family Enterprise Canada Podcast: “Don’t Leave a Mess!”

Dive a little deeper into the most common questions that people are asking online about estates, probate, and the role of the executor... RBC's "Matters Beyond Wealth" podcast : Episode 54 12 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Being an Executor in Canada

Guardianship and Conservatorship, while similar, serve different purposes. Understanding these roles is essential for planning for the future of loved ones who may need assistance. 05 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Guardianship and Conservatorship: Understanding the Differences

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children 02 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children

Mental Health Impacting Intergenerational Wealth Transfers [Podcast Episode] 10 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

The Impact of Mental Health on Intergenerational Wealth Transfers

Even Canadians who don’t consider themselves snowbirds may own property south of the border or have other U.S. based assets that could impact their planning. 02 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Snowbirds: Is Your Cross-border Property in Your Estate Plan?

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Careers, families, and assets no longer fit neatly within a single jurisdiction... As lives become increasingly global, estate planning must reflect that reality.

Cross-Border Estate Planning Lessons from a Destination Wedding

When someone manipulates a vulnerable person into changing their estate plan, affected family members may challenge the documents based on undue influence.

Undue Influence: Proving Someone Manipulated an Estate Plan

Estate theft is a serious allegation that can have lasting consequences. Whether you’re pursuing a claim or defending against one, taking the right legal steps is critical in safeguarding the interests of the estate as well as your own.  

What to Do if You Suspect —or Have Been Accused of— Estate Theft

This episode of Financial Decoder explores inheritance from both perspectives: the person planning to pass on wealth and the heir receiving it.

Financial Decoder Podcast Examines “Both Sides of an Inheritance”

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