Corina Weigl

This post was contributed to by Corina Weigl, Maureen Berry, Kathryn Walker, and Tamar Silverbrook, of Fasken. If you have a family member who is in a lower tax bracket than yourself, an upcoming change in the Canada Revenue Agency’s (“CRA”) prescribed interest rate will create a financial opportunity.  Effective July 1st, 2020, the prescribed interest rate will drop to 1% , increasing the tax advantages available through the utilization….

Today’s blog was written by guest blogger, Anna Chen, Associate at Fasken LLP. The current pandemic has created a number of difficulties in having Wills drafted, signed and witnessed in the usual course.  As a result, we may see an increase in the number of handwritten Wills, which are commonly known as “holographic” Wills.  This Blog Post will address some of the frequent questions that arise with respect of holographic….

Today’s blog was written by guest blogger, Giancarlo Mignardi, Articling Student at Fasken LLP. For many individuals, their asset of highest monetary value is their real property. For estate planners, this means that often it is important to work with clients to find ways to minimize taxes payable on death in relation to such property. In addition, it may be important to identify ways to have a testator’s real property….

Today’s blog was written by guest blogger, Tracy Parkinson, law clerk in the Private Client Services group of Fasken LLP. By now, I expect the general consensus among us is that we’ve heard enough COVID-19 related information to last a lifetime.  I know I have, but in the meantime life goes on! For now, while in person face to face meetings are not possible or recommended and proposed changes to….