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Wish lists are for more than just the holiday season

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This blog has been written by Mohena Singh [Associate] at Fasken LLP As we near the new year and reflect on another holiday season, many of us may have used this time to spend with family and friends or catch up on some much needed rest and recovery. This time of year also tends to be one filled with gift-giving and showing love to the special people in our lives…..

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Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes, Succession Planning, Uncategorized, Wills

Navigating Challenging Holiday Experiences and Estate Planning: A Balanced Approach

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This blog has been written by Jessica J. Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. The holiday season can be a time for joy, love, and togetherness – it can also be a time for drama, stress, and conflict. Simmering tensions at family gatherings can cause situations that sometimes leave lasting impressions. In the aftermath of a negative experience with family, it’s natural for emotions to run high, in some cases….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors

Human Reproductive Material and Your Estate

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Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. One of the first thoughts people may have when starting to think about their estate plan is “who will inherit my estate?” It’s also an important question to ask clients when meeting to discuss their plans for their Wills. These days, it may not be as simple as saying “my children will inherit everything” because, who is considered….

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Estate Planning, Wills

Executors: Holiday Elf or Grinch?

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                                             Photo Credit: Universal Pictures This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP If you are the lucky (or more often unlucky) person appointed to administer an Estate, you may have more stress than usual this holiday season. I wrote this blog in hopes….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Executors, Family Conflict, Wills

How Separate is “Separate as to Property”?

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This blog has been written by Darren Lund a partner at Fasken LLP. Marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements are an increasingly important aspect of estate planning and wealth preservation. They can be used for a number of reasons and in a variety of contexts. Think of the parents wishing to protect a cash gift to a child to assist with the purchase of a home, the business owner who wants….

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Estate Planning, Property, Spouse, Trusts

Exercise Caution: Different Countries – Different Tax Regimes at Death

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This blog has been written by Rahul Sharma, Partner at Fasken LLP A couple of recent telephone calls reminded me of the perils of estate and tax planning that crosses borders without proper planning. The first case is regrettably quite common.  An entrepreneur in the technology sector (we will call him “John”) is a resident of Ontario.  John partners with other like-minded, and equally talented, entrepreneurs based in the United….

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Estate Planning, Tax Issues, U.S. Citizen, United States, US Taxes
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