Your art collection is more than financial value; it represents your taste, passion, and often your family's heritage. Without specialized planning, these assets can become liabilities. 01 Jul

Why Specialized Estate Planning is Essential for Your Art and Collectibles

Comprehensive resource provided by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) that offers guidance and information on various aspects of estate planning. Explore the library for expert trust & estate guidance... 28 Jun

Comprehensive Estate Planning Video Library: United States

This article will provide a comprehensive overview of capital gains on inherited property in Canada, explain who pays the tax, explore strategies to reduce or avoid it, and answer frequently asked questions to ensure you have a clear understanding of your obligations and options. 24 Jun

How to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property in Canada

While both succession planning and estate planning involve planning for the future, they are distinct processes with different objectives. Succession planning is about the future of the business, while estate planning is about the future of the individual and their assets. 23 Jun

Preparing for the Future: Succession vs Estate Planning

Trusts are versatile planning vehicles that can help Canadians protect what they’ve built, plan for the future and support the people and causes they care about – regardless of their net worth. 23 Jun

Wealth Preservation: The Role of Trusts in Estate Planning

Ontario has changed how inheritance works for separated spouses. If you’re separated and living in Ontario, these new rules could affect who receives your estate whether or not you have a will. 17 Jun

Ontario’s Succession Law: New Rules Affect Separated Spouses 

It’s worth noting that the generation-skipping tax rate is steep. The positive news is that you can leverage a generous exemption to transfer wealth to younger generations while minimizing taxes.  12 Jun

Strategies for Minimizing Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes

Over two-thirds of small business owners plan to retire in the next two years. Without a solid succession plan in place, many of these small businesses, which have been integral to their communities for decades, will vanish. 12 Jun

Small Business Succession Planning: 2025 Statistics

Just because your children are grown doesn’t mean the money conversations are over. In fact, some of the most important financial lessons and decisions happen in the later chapters of life—not just for you, but for your family. 11 Jun

How to Share Financial Values with Your Adult Children

Successful family business succession requires balancing emotional and rational considerations, family harmony and business performance, tradition and innovation. It demands honest self-assessment, difficult conversations, and sometimes painful decisions. 06 Jun

Mastering Family Business Succession Planning

For high-net-worth families in Canada, effective estate planning is the cornerstone of generational wealth. In this guide, we walk through foundational estate planning strategies —tailored for families with significant wealth— and how to use them to build a legacy that lasts. 05 Jun

Legacy-Centered Approach for High-Net-Worth Families in Canada

When it comes to succession, psychological factors such as motivation and relationship dynamics are just as important as understanding the business operations and budget, experts say. 03 Jun

Succession Planning: How to Avoid the Drama