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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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • 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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • 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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

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

A family trust allows individuals to create and preserve a financial legacy while at the same time protecting their assets for their family. Let’s take a closer look at the key tax benefits and issues associated with family trusts. 12 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Using Family Trusts for Tax and Estate Planning

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills

Family Enterprise Canada: Effective Estate Planning Tools 21 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Family Enterprise Canada: Effective Estate Planning Tools

Just as there are an infinite variety of collector cars, the experience of owning them is different for everyone. One aspect, however, is universal: When you leave this earth, your cars stay behind. You can’t take ’em with you... 25 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Assets & Interests

Your Beloved Vintage Cars: Make Your Intentions Known!

HopeHealth grief counselor, Diane Lambert, has advice to help those who may find themselves feeling emotionally adrift now that one or both parents is no longer a phone call away... 20 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Ways to Help You Heal & Cope: Grieving the Loss of a Parent

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