Upon Reflection: Be The Best That You Can Be … Some Thoughts
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In the NewsTo Undue, or Not too Undue? What Does Undue Influence Look Like?
Absent threats and promises, can “working on” an elderly testator over a period of time constitute undue influence? A recent decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld a trial judge’s decision finding that this kind of persuasion was enough to consitute undue influence…..
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Contested wills, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, WillsTax me once, that will suffice; tax me twice, now that’s not nice.
While a person will only die once, those owning shares of a private company may, without proper planning, suffer the indignity of being taxed twice on the economic gain in respect of these shares…..
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Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, Investments, WillsProtecting Estate Assets Even if the Deceased Didn’t Feel the Need To
When someone passes away, one of the first duties of the executors is to secure and protect all assets forming part of the estate…..
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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, In the News, InterestWill The Elderly Bankrupt Canada?
Duty, responsibility and obligation are three words often associated with the term caregiver. However, more often than not, burnout, financial stress and leave of absence help portray a more realistic perception of what is associated with being a caregiver…..
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Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care Management