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Of Millionaires and Migration

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This blog has been written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto Last week, I had the pleasure and privilege of being a panelist at the American Bar Association’s International Law Section conference in London, UK.  The focus of our discussion was millionaire migration.  Together with my co-panelists from different global jurisdictions, we discussed, most particularly, our observations of where high and ultra-high net worth people are….

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Estate Planning, Tax Issues, United States, Wills

U.K. Tax & Inheritance Tax – What’s New?

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There have been many changes since my article on the U.K. Inheritance tax (“IHT”) applying to a Canadian resident. Indeed, we’ve seen a Spring U.K. budget introducing an overhaul of the U.K. resident non-domiciled individuals (“non-doms”) regime, a U.K. election bringing a new government and another Autumn budget. It has been an exhausting few months keeping up with the U.K. tax changes. What does it mean to Canadians? IHT Moving….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, International, Succession Planning, Tax Issues

Digital Game Ownership Means No Ownership?

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Some of you may have read the article written by my colleague, Demetre Vasilounis, back in June of this year about Valve’s incredibly popular game distribution platform, Steam. The platform is selling their games as licences, not as owned games, much to the surprise of the gaming community. This was a spark of many discussions found on Reddit, and Steam’s own discussion forums. If you haven’t read the article, I….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors

“Can you tell me a bit about your practice?”

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This week, like many law firms in Toronto, Fasken participated in the annual 2L student recruitment process. I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful students, all with impressive backgrounds and bright futures ahead. I was asked by many of the students about my practice, and what I enjoyed most about estate planning. It was a great opportunity to reflect on what I love about my work. I thought I….

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Estate Planning, Practice Management, Succession Planning, Wills

I Would Like Exculpatory Clauses and a Side of…

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Exculpatory clauses or indemnity clauses in wills and trusts are common forms of protection provided to the trustees by testators and settlors. When a trustee is appointed under a testamentary or inter vivos trust document to administer and manage an estate or a trust, some consider it to be an honour and a privilege.  Unfortunately, the reality of the office of the trustee is often fraught with inexperience, lack of….

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Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, Wills

Why you Need a Power of Attorney When You Are Alive

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November is Make a Will month. It is reported that more than 55% of Canadians are without a Will. Still, it is a must-have for anyone with property or assets. While a Will may anchor an estate plan, it is only executed when you pass away. Even more compelling is that while we are alive, we may need someone to act on our behalf if we cannot speak for ourselves…..

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Elder Management, Estate Planning, Executors, Power of Attorney, Smart Ageing
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