You cannot avoid death, but you can avoid probate. Probate is the certification by a court that the will of a deceased person is genuine and that the person seeking permission to act as an executor of the will is legitimate.
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Capital Gains Tax and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
This blog is for information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. With changing tax laws, many tax-saving strategies quickly lose their validity. For tax advice, consult one of our tax professionals.
Proven Postmortem Tax Planning Tips for Executors to Know
An executor must undertake multiple practical measures to ensure that the Estate is distributed to the beneficiaries in the best possible manner with as few tax liabilities as possible
Digital Assets and Estate Planning: How to Protect Your Online Legacy
The information contained herein is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice, as tax laws and regulations can change within weeks and render some tax strategies void.
What the Liberal Comeback Means for Canadian Businesses: Policy, Power & the Future
Canada’s political tides have shifted again. With the Liberal Party reclaiming its dominant position on the federal stage, Canadian businesses are bracing for another wave of legislative recalibration, fiscal redirection, and social reform.
What China’s Rising Oil Imports from Canada Mean for Alberta Businesses and Edmonton’s Economic Future
A major transformation takes place today in the global market for energy supply and demand.
Tax Implications of Inherited Property in Canada
Tax implications don’t announce their arrival. Death taxes in Canada are not a thing for you to take lightly.
Intergenerational Wealth Transfer: Ways for Canadian Families
In the next decade alone, $1207 billion will flow to the next generation, paying $78b in taxes. Intergenerational wealth transfer is a task to undertake with due diligence.
How To Minimize Taxes on Registered Accounts in Estate Planning
Registered accounts provide Tax exemption or deferral. Are you worried that Death Taxes will cost a large chunk of your estate? Do you want your heirs to inherit the maximum they can? If yes, Registered Accounts are for you.