Our digital legacies are creating new and potentially troubling questions about autonomy and dignity after death. As technology continues to evolve, the questions surrounding digital remains will only grow more pressing. The challenge now is ensuring the law catches up... 05 Feb

Digital Succession: Can the Law Keep Pace with Technology?

Few narrative devices expose human venality with the precision of inheritance theft. This collection of ten films rigorously examines the subgenre to explore the psychological and legal intricacies of usurped fortunes. 04 Feb

Estate Disputes & Inheritance Theft Themes Explored in 10 Films

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

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

If you’ve ever wondered whether your executor is prepared, whether your business could run without you, or whether your family is set up for clarity instead of conflict, this conversation will hit home. 24 Nov

Canadian Wealth Secrets Podcast: “Why Your Will Is Not Enough”

It’s one thing to talk about the importance of succession planning. It’s another to see the transformation happen in real families, businesses, and lives. Here are real-world lessons from business-owning families who faced the fire—and came through stronger. 31 Oct

Family Business Succession: Lessons Learned from Real Families

Since most farmers are, on average, 56 years of age, many family farms are expected to transition within the next decade. Farm succession requires an approach that considers the tax implications, the farming operations and the family’s wishes. 14 Oct

The Time to Discuss The Future of The Family Farm is Now!

The Guinness family’s story shows that inheritance without structure can lead to division... When assets, wishes, and responsibilities are clearly defined, you’re not just protecting your property—you’re protecting your family’s relationships and legacy. 14 Oct

Inheritance Conflict & Division: Lessons from The Guinness Family

While Canada’s tax system doesn’t impose a traditional inheritance tax, estate taxes through capital gains, final income returns, and probate fees can still shrink inheritances dramatically. By leveraging these strategies, you can pass down more of your hard-earned wealth. 09 Oct

Tax-Smart Inheritance Strategies for Canadians

The McCain Foods succession dispute was a bitter, multi-year feud between brothers Harrison and Wallace McCain, co-founders of the french fry giant, that began in the early 1990s.  07 Oct

McCain Foods Succession Dispute: Brother vs Brother

Oil, mineral, and timber rights are legal interests that give the owner the ability to extract, harvest, or receive revenue from natural resources on or under land. These rights are assets that require explicit transfer instructions to ensure heirs receive intended economic benefits. 30 Sep

Transfer Strategies for Oil, Mineral, and Timber Rights

The infamous inheritance battle for Koch Industries involved the four sons of Fred Koch — William, Frederick, Charles, and David — who feuded for nearly two decades over the control and ownership of the family company.  15 Sep

Infamous 20-Year-Long Inheritance Battle: Koch Industries