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Firearms, Wills, Estates, and the impact of Bill C-21

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Bill C-21- An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)   This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP Estates practitioners should be aware that Bill C-21, the controversial legislation which imposes strict gun control provisions Canada-wide, received Royal Assent and became law on December 15, 2023.  Bill C-21 amends several federal statutes, including, inter alia, the Criminal Code of….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Uncategorized, Wills

Equalizing an Estate Where One of More Children are U.S. Persons and Planning Strategies Where There Are U.S. Beneficiaries; Part I

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In circumstances where clients, who are Canadian residents, intend to equalize their estates amongst their children (“Equalization Intention”) where one or more of such children are “U.S. Persons” (a “U.S. Child”), estate planners need to consider whether that is possible and if so, how (“whether” and “how”, the “Questions”).  This is Part I of a three-Part blog series discussing a few considerations that tax and estate advisors may wish to….

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

Life is Simple. People are Complicated, including by Culture.

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This blog has been written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto I seem to keep bumping into quotes that remind me that life is simple, but people are complicated.  There are perhaps many ingredients to this complexity.  Culture is one of them. Last week, I presented at a conference as part of a panel on cross-cultural considerations in estate planning.  The conference was outside of Canada; nevertheless,….

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Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Issues

New Year, New Will – and Other Important Moments to Revisit Planning

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Happy 2024  everyone! The start of a new year is often the impetus for individuals to revisit their estate plan.[1]  While this is a worthwhile exercise, it’s important to remember that there are several other key moments that may occur at any point during a given year that should give rise to a review of an estate plan. These events or change in circumstance may not necessarily warrant a new….

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Estate Planning, Executors, Guardianship, Spouse, Trustee, Wills

All In The Family (Home)

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This Blog has been written by Darren Lund, Partner at Fasken LLP As we turn the page on 2023 and look ahead to 2024, the cost and availability of housing continues to be a pressing issue for many Canadians. While there have been some recent headlines that suggest the housing market is slowing, even in traditionally hot markets, the future remains uncertain. How does the state of the housing market….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Property

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
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