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A Pragmatic and Positive Approach Towards International Migration

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Today’s Blog was written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, Fasken LLP, Toronto This is a short blog post written on a cold morning in Toronto.  It is currently -12 degrees in Toronto (with a windchill factor of -21 degrees).  It is presently sunny and 26 degrees in the Cayman Islands.  On days like these, migration weighs heavily on some minds. I would like to thank Meera Raman of the Globe and….

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Tax Issues, US Taxes

Part II: Taxation of Trusts in Canada – The Flow-Through Nature of Trusts

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This blog has been written by Pritika Deepak, Associate at Fasken LLP. As we leave another year behind, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what tax and trust practitioners may often perceive as a period that often raises questions about the distribution of income from trusts to beneficiaries. To better understand this, it’s helpful to review the role trusts play as conduits or flow-through entities. Part I of this….

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Trusts

Holiday Reflections: The Importance of Estate and Incapacity Planning

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This blog post was written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP. The holiday season often brings cherished time full of gift exchanges, gatherings with family, and a break from work. Amid the festivities, it’s also an opportune moment to discuss estate and incapacity planning – a topic that, while rarely broached at the dinner table, is vital for protecting your family’s future. The cautionary tale of Vaccaro v. Vaccaro….

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Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills

The Stages of an Estate Administration – Part 1

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Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken. Having worked in this field for over 10 years now, I’ve definitely done my fair share of estate planning, but not nearly enough estate administration. Now, after a long hiatus, I’m stepping back in and starting to notice that things have definitely changed. The process and steps involved in an administration can be overwhelming for those of us working….

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Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Executors, Practice Management

A Beneficiary’s Guide to Reviewing Estate Accounts: The Perspective from British Columbia (Part Three)

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Today’s blog is the last in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to provide practical and helpful tips for beneficiaries who are navigating estate accounts. The first two parts of this series introduced….

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Estate Administration, Executors, Trustee, Trustee Compensation

A Beneficiary’s Guide to Reviewing Estate Accounts: The Perspective from British Columbia (Part Two)

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Today’s blog is the second in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to provide practical and helpful tips for beneficiaries who are navigating estate accounts. In the first part of this series, Caroline….

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Estate Administration, Executors, Trustee, Trustee Compensation
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