Owning and ultimately gifting art and collectibles brings unique challenges to its current owners and potential inheritors. Consulting with estate planning professionals, who specialize in these non-traditional assets, is very important. 19 Apr

Art & Collectibles: Unique Challenges for Owners and Inheritors

Estate planning with collectibles can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity to share the stories and values of your cherished items with future generations. By taking the right steps, you can ensure that your collection is appreciated and preserved long after you're gone. 22 Mar

A Tricky Planning Puzzle: Including Collectibles in Your Estate

Top 8 Risks: The Dangers of Improper Estate Planning | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 19 Mar

Top 8 Risks: The Dangers of Improper Estate Planning

In the intricate process of estate planning and will preparation, the expertise of an accountant is invaluable. The collaboration between your solicitor and accountant ensures a seamless integration of legal and financial expertise. 17 Mar

The Critical Role of Accountants in Estate Planning

How is Debt is Handled by an Estate in Canada? Your executor is responsible for carrying out the duties of your will and arranging to pay off your debts. They will also close any accounts that you may have. If you don’t want to burden your loved ones with having to deal with your debt, there are steps you can take. 14 Mar

How is Debt is Handled by an Estate in Canada?

Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes 12 Mar

Adding Your Child to The Title of Your Home: Know The Risks!

Strategies For Passing On Property To Your Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Feb

Real Estate: Strategies for Passing Property to Your Heirs

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool.  16 Feb

Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

When combined with the nuances of deemed disposition, estate planning can quickly become complex. Personalized advice is invaluable for devising a strategy to maximize your wealth transfer to the people and causes you love. 15 Feb

Deemed Disposition at Death: Top Questions Answered

Even Canadians who don’t consider themselves snowbirds may own property south of the border or have other U.S. based assets that could impact their planning. 02 Jan

Snowbirds: Is Your Cross-border Property in Your Estate Plan?

People think a will is an estate plan. But it is not. It is a document as part of an estate plan. A legal Will can be one of the most powerful documents in your estate plan. But it is not the only tool you will need. 04 Dec

If I Have a Legal Will, Do I Still Need an Estate Plan?

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. 20 Nov

Things to Know Before Filing a Loved One’s Final Tax Return