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Wish lists are for more than just the holiday season

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

Navigating Challenging Holiday Experiences and Estate Planning: A Balanced Approach

This blog has been written by Jessica J. Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. The holiday season can be a time for joy, love, and togetherness – it can also be a time for drama, stress, and conflict. Simmering tensions at family gatherings can cause situations that sometimes leave lasting impressions. In the aftermath of a negative experience with family, it’s natural for emotions to run high, in some cases….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors

Nuns and Money with Purpose

[caption id="attachment_20570" align="aligncenter" width="421"] Booth Residence, Cornerstone Housing for Women, Ottawa[/caption] It’s the holidays.  A time for giving, family, and tradition.  The holiday mood inspired me to think about “money with purpose” that passes from one generation to the next – a bit like holiday traditions. Seeing my mother last weekend triggered these thoughts.  She reminded me of a story of how she led a campaign in Ottawa over a decade ago to….

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Estate Donations, Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable Giving, Uncategorized

Human Reproductive Material and Your Estate

Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. One of the first thoughts people may have when starting to think about their estate plan is “who will inherit my estate?” It’s also an important question to ask clients when meeting to discuss their plans for their Wills. These days, it may not be as simple as saying “my children will inherit everything” because, who is considered….

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Estate Planning, Wills

A few considerations for estate planning for clients with Quebec-based assets living elsewhere in Canada.

One of the joys of estate planning in Canada is that the law varies from province to province. Most of the country follows common law and we in Quebec follow the civil code. For those of you working outside of Quebec, you may encounter clients with assets in Quebec. With that in mind, here are some comments on the impact of Quebec-situated assets for clients living throughout the common law….

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Estate Planning

Non-Resident and Rental Income – Not so Fast.

When a non-resident of Canada generates rental income from a Canadian rental property, the tenant (or agent for the non-resident) must withhold 25% of the gross rental payment (unless a tax treaty reduces the withholding rate) and remit it to the Canada Revenue Agency by the prescribed date. It’s important to note that no deductions nor credits are permitted thus, the withholding is on the full rental payment. Rental Income….

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Estate Planning, Real Estate, Tax Issues, Trustee
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