Your Legacy Plan and Charitable Giving

Posted on October 7th, 2024 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Tax
Recently, a client wanted to leave all their money to two charities through their Will. They wanted to leave a…
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Passing it on to Your Heirs

Posted on September 9th, 2024 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Tax
Ralph and Mary have accumulated a nice estate, a good portion of it in cash. They want to leave it…
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YOU’VE RETIRED. NOW WHAT?

Posted on June 10th, 2024 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events, Retirement
Canadians are living longer, healthier lives. According to Statistics Canada (2018), the average life expectancy is 80 years for men and 84 years for…
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ROLE REVERSAL – THE NEW REALITY

Posted on May 13th, 2024 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
Our parents raised us; we moved out, had children of our own and raised them. Then our children moved out…
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TALKING TO YOUR PARENTS WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME

Posted on January 15th, 2024 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning
Many clients in their 50’s and 60’s are increasingly worried about the finances of their aging parents. This is especially…
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AVOID THE BOOMER-WIDOW FINANCIAL SYNDROME

Posted on December 9th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
It is seldom planned or wished for, but it is a reality and something that requires discussion – the illness…
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WHAT IF I CAN’T LOOK AFTER MY AFFAIRS?

Posted on November 13th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
Clarke owned a small business that employed three other people besides him. He had sole signing authority on his business bank…
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WHO IS YOUR TRUSTED CONTACT PERSON?

Posted on September 11th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Life Events
Monica was alarmed to hear from her mother’s financial advisor expressing concern over some unusual financial requests. She called her…
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TIPS AND TRAPS FOR HANDLING ESTATES

Posted on August 7th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning
Here are some common TIPS Canadians should consider when assisting family members with handling their financial affairs while alive. And…
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ESTATE PLANNING SAVES YOU MONEY

Posted on July 10th, 2023 in E-Newletters, Estate Planning, Insurance
When it comes to your estate, it is important to consider giving some thought to how you want to distribute…
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