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How should wills address digital assets like cryptocurrency?
Passing along wealth when everything is either available in cash or held in a bank is straightforward enough. While solid estate planning and proper communication with financial institutions has always been a good idea, for a long time the documentation...
How to manage estates to protect intergenerational wealth
What happens when people leave inheritance to their children? Often, the assets are spent and wealth only makes it to the third generation in 10 percent of families. While it is a challenge, there are some steps Ontario families can...
How does deemed disposition tax apply to estates in Ontario?
In Ontario and the rest of Canada, many people believe that there is no estate tax to be paid upon their death. The truth is that there is a tax with a different name applicable to the estates of Canadians....
Wills and estate planning tools are not just for older Canadians
If one were to ask most people in Ontario, they would probably say they hope to live to a ripe old age and pass away peacefully. When people think about wills and estate planning, many consider these important for older...