Dive a little deeper into the most common questions that people are asking online about estates, probate, and the role of the executor... RBC's "Matters Beyond Wealth" podcast : Episode 54 12 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions About Being an Executor in Canada

Some events in life have unexpected effects... Inheriting a large sum of money can be like that. It sounds good, but it is often riddled with conflicting emotions and unexpected challenges. 04 Nov

The Unexpected Effects of Sudden Inherited Wealth

Preserving your legacy and passing on generational wealth is a cornerstone of financial and estate planning. But it doesn’t always pan out. There is much to learn from ultra-rich families who lose everything after passing on their wealth... 26 Oct

Lost Legacies: Wealth Squandered By the Heirs of the Ultra-Rich

My mom, 65, inherited $450K when my dad died — but now she’s hooked on slots and burning through the cash. How can I protect our family’s assets before it’s too late? 27 Sep

My Mom Inherited $450k: Now She’s ‘Hooked on Slots’

It may be overwhelming to think about now, but asking the right questions will help you think through your plans. Here are some tips to help you manage your new inheritance.  23 Sep

Tips for Managing an Inheritance: Ask The Right Questions

Texas woman, 40, squandered $250K inheritance on travel and ‘fancy dinners’ — how she turned things around... 13 Sep

Texas Woman Squandered $250K Inheritance

We serve individuals, families and businesses in the Brussels area. Safeguard your assets through estate planning and insurance analysis: please contact us if you have any questions about Estate Planning... 10 Sep

Sholdice Financial Services | Estate Planning | Brussels Ontario

For ultra-high-net-worth families, wealth management is about more than managing money. It’s also about envisioning strategic planning for the future, including planning for assets as they pass from one generation to the next... 05 Sep

Successfully Navigating Legacy Planning: Five Key Factors

The multibillion-dollar fortune belonging to the reclusive Hermès heir has seemingly vanished months after he promised to donate a large chunk of his colossal inheritance to his gardener. 01 Aug

Hermès Heir’s $13B Fortune Has ‘Seemingly Vanished’

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of "Financial Elder Abuse" | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Jun

Robbie Robertson’s Children Accuse Widow of “Financial Elder Abuse”

Life Insurance can be used as an extremely useful estate-planning tool that can go far beyond keeping your family financially secure. It can help maximize your estate’s value and ensure that your will is distributed fairly, all while funding your estate’s tax liabilities. 15 May

Estate Preservation Strategies: The Tax Benefits of Life Insurance

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?