Building a multi-million dollar estate takes decades of vision, sacrifice, and relentless hard work. Here are the harsh realities of leaving that wealth completely unprotected and why establishing a wealth preservation strategy must be your top priority. 04 Mar

Harsh Realities of Leaving 7-Figure Wealth Completely Unprotected

If you want to pass along assets to heirs, a little creativity can help you avoid or reduce estate taxes. This article explores eight smart and effective —most importantly, legal— ways... 03 Mar

Planning Strategies: Legal Ways To Reduce Estate Taxes

A family business succession plan is more than paperwork; it is a systematic roadmap that protects the company’s legacy and the family’s wealth.  25 Feb

Family Business Succession Planning in Canada: 2026

This guide explains how Canada taxes estates at death, what executors and beneficiaries need to know, and why professional advice is critical. 17 Feb

Estate and Inheritance Taxes in Canada: Complete Guide

Assisted reproduction and freezing genetic material are increasingly common procedures. Having complete and updated estate documents can help avoid “pretty heartbreaking” outcomes for surviving spouses. 10 Feb

Planning Ahead: Fertility Choices & Your Estate Documents

In estate planning, people often seek strategies to safeguard their wealth. One such approach is the “Estate Freeze”. This strategy effectively locks in the current value of an estate, minimizes tax implications, and ensures a seamless transfer of assets. 28 Jan

Strategies to Safeguard Wealth: “Estate Freeze” Explained

This article provides an overview of the U.S. federal estate and gift tax— specifically. its implications for Canadians owning U.S. assets... 26 Jan

Estate Tax Planning Considerations for Canadians with U.S. Assets

Family-owned enterprises represent nearly two thirds of all Canadian businesses... A poorly managed generational transition carries economic consequences that can ripple into employment, capital formation, municipal tax bases, and supply chains. 16 Jan

Generational Transition Will Shape The Canadian Economy

When preparing a will, it’s not uncommon for awkward family dynamics to complicate the process. Strained relationships can make estate planning much more difficult , but that doesn’t mean you can’t have your final wishes met. 20 Dec

Awkward Family Dynamics: In-Law Conflict & Your Estate

Death and Taxes: In Canada, these two certainties collide in a particularly expensive way. Understand —and plan for— "deemed disposition"… before it's too late. 09 Dec

Understand & Plan For Deemed Disposition Before It’s Too Late

This podcast episode —"Probate and Inherited Mineral Rights: Requirements and Alternatives"— explores the often-confusing process of transferring mineral rights when someone passes away. 04 Dec

Unique Legacy Assets: Transferring & Inheriting Mineral Rights

Being an executor doesn’t end when you hand out the last inheritance check. Your legal liability stretches far beyond the day you think you’re done, and the mistakes that trigger lawsuits aren’t always obvious when you’re making them. 28 Nov

Executor Personal Liability: Mistakes That Trigger Lawsuits