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Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act: an update

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This Blog was written by Jane Martin, Scotia Wealth Management Winding its way through the Senate approval process, Bill C-22, the “Canada Disability Benefit Act” reflects a promise by the federal government to introduce a guaranteed income supplement for Canadians with disabilities. Person living with disabilities comprise a disproportionate percentage of those living below the poverty line, and the poverty rate increases with the severity of disability.[1] The Act, which does….

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In the matter of the Estate of John Ihnatowych, deceased

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This Blog was written by Jane Martin, Scotia Wealth Management In the matter of the Estate of John Ihnatowych, deceased[i] In late March of this year, a decision of Justice A. Sanfilippo was released, rectifying the will of the late John Ihnatowych (the “Deceased”). The decision prompted me to consider how best to identify beneficiaries in a will – is it better to use class descriptions or to use specific names….

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Royalties She Wrote: Angela Lansbury, Jessica Fletcher and literary executors

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This Blog was written by Jane Martin, Scotia Wealth Management The recent passing of Angela Lansbury has me engulfed in an impromptu “Murder She Wrote” festival, and like any good estate planning professional (tell me I am not alone in this), I’ve been thinking about whether fictional Jessica Fletcher had her affairs in order. WE all remember Jessica don’t we? The mystery-author/amateur sleuth, played with witty aplomb by Angela Lansbury, who….

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