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Most of us want to live in our own homes for as long as possible. Keeping the home free from tripping hazards is one way to promote independence…..
Which is the deadliest room in the house? Continue Reading »
Estate PlanningWhile many of us our familiar with the general dynamics of the financial abuse of elders, and, may in fact have engaged in planning in an effort to thwart such abuse or in litigation resulting from such abuse, most “estate professionals” are much less familiar with the role law enforcement plays with respect to the issue. ….
Financial Abuse of Elders – The Role of the Police Continue Reading »
Elder Law, Estate PlanningWith an aging population and a strained social support system, many of us will be looked upon to provide some amount of financial support for an elderly person which, in some cases, may place a financial strain on the supporting individual. Not to be overlooked is the tax relief provided by both the federal and provincial governments. Generally speaking, tax relief for costs incurred by the elderly is delivered in….
Tax relief and the cost of supporting elderly parents Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Geriatric Care ManagementA recent news report by the Wall Street Journal details the latest turn in a high profile litigation regarding the multi-billion dollar estate of Hong Kong heiress Nina Wang. ….
Ruling Handed Down by Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Billion Dollar Estate Fight Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingA death benefit is an amount you receive after a person’s death in recognition the deceased person’s employment service.
How does it get taxed?
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DEATH BENEFITS Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Administration, Estate PlanningThis is a question that plagues parents when they do their Wills – often to the point that they don’t actually do their Wills. Perhaps knowing what the effect of including a guardianship clause in a Will is, parents wouldn’t let this issue stymie the completion of their Wills…..
Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, Who Will Get Your Kids After You Go… Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Guardianship, Wills