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Most individuals consider purely domestic estate matters to be complex and challenging.  Add another country into the equation and the legal complexity quickly multiplies. 19 Mar
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  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Navigating Cross-Border & Multijurisdictional Estate Matters

There can be sentimental reasons to keep inherited real estate, but —unless you plan to use the property personally— you should ask yourself: would you buy that real estate with an equivalent amount of cash? 17 Mar
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting Real Estate: Ask Yourself “Would You Buy it?”

Inheriting property can be a blessing, but it may also bring challenges, particularly if disputes arise among heirs or co-owners. Understanding the legal and practical steps to manage these disputes is crucial for protecting your interests and resolving conflicts. 19 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inherited Property Disputes: Common Causes & Steps to Resolve

Canadian Inheritance Tax on Property: What You Should Know | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Capital Gains Tax | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Canadian Inheritance Tax on Property: What You Should Know

Millions of US boomers are refusing to give their $84 trillion in real estate, wealth away to their adult kids — here’s why and what it means for the US economy 12 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

US Boomers Reassessing Priorities: Impact on Future Homeownership

Many Canadians dream of buying a property by the sea in Florida or a golf course in Arizona. But what happens at the time of death? Buying a property in the United States takes planning... 10 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Canadian Will & U.S. Property: Avoiding Probate Takes Planning

Home Ownership: Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common | There are three main ways that a homeowner can own a home, and the way title is held dramatically affects their estate and heirs... 04 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Home Ownership: Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common

When Inheritance Divides: The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts 31 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts: a Cautionary Tale

Trying to figure out the best way to pass your home to your children? Making the right choice between a gift or trust can save your family money and headaches in the long run. 17 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Gift or Trust? The ‘Correct Way’ to Pass Your Home to Your Children

If you and your siblings are on track to one day inherit your parents’ home, take heed of this cautionary tale, and learn how to avoid the same fate. Does this man owe his siblings anything more? All the experts to share their take on the situation. 16 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: What Can Go Wrong?

Unique assets often fall outside the typical scope of financial portfolios or real property, requiring specialized knowledge, valuation, and management. 06 Jan
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High Net Worth Estates: The Challenges of Unique Assets

Inheriting Real Estate in Canada: What You Need to Know 20 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Rules: What Canadians Need to Know

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