Estate Planning

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Fraudulent Conveyances and Your Estate

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It is well known that Ontario testators enjoy the freedom to distribute their estates as they wish (provided their statutory obligations are met); however, the recent case of RBC v. Scarborough, 2019 ONSC 3369, reminds readers to be cognizant of the impact of debts and liabilities upon those who may stand to benefit from an estate, as well as the ramifications of taking steps to deal with one’s estate in….

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Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, Joint Tenancy, Loans, Wills

Estate Plan = Peace of Mind

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This blog was written by Hardeep Nandra I am sharing a story of one of my close friends. This friend (Let’s call this person Kay for keeping their identity confidential) of mine is an honest person, good workout buddy, a great father and husband. He would always have a great smile and a positive outlook on life. I have been friends with him since I moved to Edmonton. We usually met….

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AGREEMENT RECTIFICATION APPLIED FOR AND ALLOWED!

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Due in particular to the outcome of some recent court cases, many have feared that formal applications to rectify plans would receive a favorable hearing only in the event of obvious clerical errors in the documentation. However a recent court case in the Supreme Court of British Columbia demonstrated that rectification is possible in circumstances where a definite agreement has gone awry in its implementation. In Crean v. Canada, 2019….

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Business Succession Planning, Canada Revenue Agency, Contracts, Estate Planning, Investments, Small Business, Succession Planning, Tax Issues, Uncategorized

The Jeffrey Epstein “Plot” Thickens…Last Will and Testament Signed 2 Days Prior to Death!

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Jeffrey Epstein (“Epstein”) signed a will just 2 days before he was found dead in his jail cell, raising new queries about his final days inside the Manhattan Correctional Centre, where he was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. This new development adds to what is likely going to be a long battle over the estate of the financier and convicted pedophile. While the criminal charges against….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, In the News, Wills

Embryo Freezing Costs: Medical Expense Tax Credit Extended to Same Sex Couples.

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The Income Tax Act (“ITA”) generally permits as an eligible medical expense of an individual, an amount paid to a medical practitioner, dentist, or nurse or a public or licensed private hospital for medical or dental services provided to a patient. Medical services are diagnostic, therapeutic or rehabilitative services that are performed by a medical practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional training. Generally, a payment to….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Planning, Healthcare, In the News, Spouse, Tax Issues, Uncategorized
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