September 2023

Joint tenancy: a cost-effective or costly measure to save on probate fees?

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This blog has been written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP As an estate planner, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “How do I transfer my house or cottage to my family without paying estate administration tax?” A common way we have seen individuals attempt to accomplish their goal of transferring real property without paying estate administration tax (also known as “probate fees”) is by….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Joint Tenancy, Probate Tax, Real Estate, Wills

Chain of Executorship

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THIS BLOG WAS WRITTEN BY ANTHONY PRANATA, ESTATE & TRUST CONSULTANT, SCOTIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT   What is harder than being the executor of an estate? Being the executor of two estates simultaneously. If you are thinking there is no way this would happen to you as long as you are only appointed in one Will, think again. By accepting one executor appointment, you may become responsible for the estates of….

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Estate Trustees Ordered to Not Use Estate Assets to Fund Litigation

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In a recent will challenge case, the court ruled that the estate trustees during litigation could not access estate funds to pay their legal fees. The testator (“Hans”) and his late wife (“Colleen”) married in 1987.  Together, they had 7 children from their previous marriages. In 2005, Hans and Colleen made wills in which their respective estate would be gifted to the surviving spouse and upon the death of the….

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Estate Litigation, Wills

And who shall I say is calling?

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Reposted:  Most of us avoid talking about death, but in reality many of us think about it regularly. None of us know what the future brings but death is a certainty. We just don’t know when and how. The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) was recently celebrated, closely followed by the 10 days of Awe leading to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which  is today.  It is the time….

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Elder Care

The Price is…Dependant Relief?

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Today’s blog is written by Jessica J. Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP TV legend Bob Barker passed away on August 26, 2023 at the age of 99 – just 4 months shy of his 100th birthday.  Bob was probably most well known for being the legendary host of the long-running game show The Price is Right (and, like me, you may also have the image of Bob’s right hook….

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Charitable Giving, Dependant Support, Estate Administration, Estate Planning

AMT and Donations

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Changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) rates and rules are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2024.  For the first time AMT will apply to charitable donations from high-income individuals, which is worrying for charities and donors. Simply, targeting donations is poor tax policy that will produce unintended community harm. There is now a wealth of information on these changes from the charitable and planning community. I have….

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Philanthropy/Charitable Giving
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