An Update on U.S. Inheritance Tax
A recent article featured in the New York Times highlights the need to reconsider estate planning strategies in light of …
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Are Registered Education Savings Plans Different from Trusts?
On Tuesday, I blogged about Registered Education Savings Plans (“RESPs”), the statute governing their administration, and the difference between Family
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Registered Education Savings Plans: A Primer
Registered Education Savings Plans or “RESPs” are education savings accounts registered with the Canada Revenue Agency. RESPs are used by
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The Public Guardian as Estate Trustee: Policy Considerations
As the holiday season comes to a close, many of us will take stock of the time enjoyed with friends,
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Estate Planning over the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes family gatherings, buying and wrapping gifts, and travel. Suffice to
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Fraudulent Conveyance and The Estate Planning Defence
We have previously blogged on Fraudulent Conveyance. This cause of action can, on occasion, be met with a defence that
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Congrats – you’ve finally done your will. Now, finish the job
Let’s acknowledge one thing from the start – no one looks forward to preparing a will. We may have the
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Five things your clients should do before they die
You advise and document estate plans for clients. You’re meticulous about detail and always do a thorough job. Is there
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Doppelgangers and the Declarations of Death Act
Tis the season of goblins and ghouls, of ghosts and gremlins, when the boundaries between the natural and supernatural become ever
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Giving Notice: Applications for Guardianship
When considering the commencement of an application for guardianship, either guardianship of property or the person, keep in mind the
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