While a trust can be an effective way to manage and transfer ownership of the family cottage, it requires careful planning to get it right. 19 Sep

Trust Planning for The Family Cottage: Key Considerations

Robert Redford's stunning $20m property portfolio revealed after Hollywood icon dies in his sleep aged 89 16 Sep

Robert Redford’s Stunning $20m Property Portfolio

The decision of how to divide inherited property between siblings can be a complex one. In this article, Keystone explores how to divide inherited property between siblings fairly, and common disputes and solutions when inheriting a house with siblings. 12 Sep

Inheriting a House with Siblings: Not as Straightforward as it Seems

Small mistakes, like adding a child to a property title or failing to file the right forms, can create huge tax costs for your family. The key is to plan early and get the right advice. 11 Sep

Avoiding Unnecessary Taxes For Your Surviving Loved Ones

The right planning can ensure you pass down your home without your kids facing large tax liabilities. Here's a simple guide to how it works... 10 Sep

How to Leave Property to Your Kids Tax-Free

The battle for the Sunjay Kapur empire has taken an explosive turn, as shocking allegations of a ‘forged will’ have surfaced, shaking the very foundation of this high-profile dispute. 10 Sep

Forged Will Allegations: Battle for The Sunjay Kapur Empire

Landmark Supreme Court of Canada decision, from 1991, established principles for proving undue influence in trust cases: the Geffen v. Goodman family and trust estate dispute... 28 Aug

Landmark Supreme Court of Canada Decision: Undue Influence

This guide breaks down what you need to know about estate tax rules in California, dispels common myths and outlines advanced strategies that can help you take advantage of current laws while planning confidently for the future. 21 Aug

Estate Tax Planning Strategies for California Residents

It is important to understand the limited purpose and necessity behind 'Net Family Property' clauses. They are not a catchall for sheltering and protecting the inheritance of a divorcing beneficiary, although they usually have the appearance of trying to achieve this objective. 12 Aug

Understanding the ‘Net Family Property’ Exclusion Clause: Ontario

Are you planning to leave real estate to a loved one under your Will? Do you want that property to be transferred free of debt or other claims? Language matters! 08 Aug

Navigating Bequests of Real Estate: Language Matters!

Huntington Hartford II, heir to the A&P grocery fortune, experienced a significant financial decline due to a series of failed ventures and lavish spending habits, ultimately leading to bankruptcy.  08 Aug

Heir to A&P Grocery Fortune Forced to File for Bankruptcy

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings major changes to the U.S. tax system and some of those changes create important estate planning opportunities for Canadians who own property or investments in the United States. 05 Aug

U.S. Estate Tax Planning for Canadians with Cross-Border Assets