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Do you own a valuable piece of art, an antique car or rare Pokémon card? Here are some expert insights, from RBC Wealth Management, on how to work antiques and other valuable collectibles into your estate plan... 01 Nov
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  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

How to Work Antiques & Collectibles into Your Estate Plan

18 Sep
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  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Estate Planning Strategies: 7 Common Uses for Trusts

Different kinds of life events will have different impacts on your finances. If you’re going through one of these life transitions or are preparing for a change, this article has information that you might find valuable... 14 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

Overcoming The Financial Impacts of Major Life Events

Five Reasons You Should Consult a Tax Advisor During the Estate Litigation Process 26 Jun
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  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

5 Reasons to Consult a Tax Advisor During Estate Litigation

Looking to transition your business to the next generation? Many entrepreneurs have learned the hard way, simply having adult children or relatives that could potentially run the family business is no guarantee that the transition will go smoothly. 24 Jun
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  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Do Your Kids Really Want to Take Over the Family Business?

A will in terrorem clause, also known as a "No-Contest" clause, is a legal provision that can be included in a will to discourage beneficiaries from challenging its validity. This clause disinherits any beneficiary who contests the will, which means they will not receive any inheritance. 10 May
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  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

What is an “In Terrorem Clause” and How Does it Work?

7 Best Estate Planning Books for 2023 | It’s never too early to start planning your estate. You can be prepared with these seven books on estate planning. 22 Mar
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Resources: 7 Best Estate Planning Books for 2023

Whether you collect vintage, antique, or classic cars— it is crucial to have asset protection and estate planning in place to keep these treasured and iconic assets protected and in the family. 14 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

Estate Planning: Should You Keep Your Classic Cars in a Trust?

An inter vivos transfer is one made during the grantor's lifetime. Inter vivos gifts, which include property related to an estate, are not subject to probate taxes since they are not part of the donor's estate at death. 16 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Inter Vivos Gifts: What Are They? How Do They Work?

When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s actually never too soon to begin – you may find the process, at first, to be somewhat bewildering. Using a trust company can make things a lot easier when it’s time to plan and execute your estate. 06 Jul
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Who Can You Trust to Help Reduce the Stress of Estate Planning?

Five Famous Families Undermined by Sibling Conflict | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Jun
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  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Five Famous Families Undermined by Sibling Conflict

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 08 Mar
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  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills

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