Planning your funeral

Setting down plans for your own funeral can be daunting. Find out how to take it one step at a time, starting with the most helpful details for your family....

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What does an executor actually do?

Learn about an executor’s wide-ranging responsibilities....

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I can choose who gets my money when I die, right?

Find out under what circumstances the courts may step in to change estate distribution instructions....

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How to minimize the tax payable by your estate

Canada does not have an estate or inheritance tax, but your estate assets are still subject to income and capital gains tax. Learn strategies, such as spousal rollovers and gifting to adult children, to reduce your estate’s tax liability....

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Who will manage your finances if you cannot?

A power of attorney document (mandate in Quebec) ensures someone you trust will handle your financial affairs if you suffer a cognitive impairment. It’s a crucial step for every adult, regardless of age....

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A “beneficiary lottery” is what happens when you leave an inheritance to chance

Learn why the order of deaths in a couple may mean some beneficiaries get a windfall while others are left out in the cold....

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The importance of having a professionally drafted will

Discover why everyone should have a valid will that is prepared by a legal professional....

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The importance of including your pets in your estate and incapacity planning

Estate plans should cover pets too. Learn how to protect your pet’s future if you become unable to care for them....

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The right representatives can protect you from financial elder abuse

Anyone may become vulnerable to financial elder abuse, but well-chosen representatives can help protect you....

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