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Firearms, Wills, Estates, and the impact of Bill C-21

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Bill C-21- An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)   This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP Estates practitioners should be aware that Bill C-21, the controversial legislation which imposes strict gun control provisions Canada-wide, received Royal Assent and became law on December 15, 2023.  Bill C-21 amends several federal statutes, including, inter alia, the Criminal Code of….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Uncategorized, Wills

New Year, New Will – and Other Important Moments to Revisit Planning

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Happy 2024  everyone! The start of a new year is often the impetus for individuals to revisit their estate plan.[1]  While this is a worthwhile exercise, it’s important to remember that there are several other key moments that may occur at any point during a given year that should give rise to a review of an estate plan. These events or change in circumstance may not necessarily warrant a new….

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Estate Planning, Executors, Guardianship, Spouse, Trustee, Wills

Navigating Challenging Holiday Experiences and Estate Planning: A Balanced Approach

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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

Executors: Holiday Elf or Grinch?

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                                             Photo Credit: Universal Pictures This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP If you are the lucky (or more often unlucky) person appointed to administer an Estate, you may have more stress than usual this holiday season. I wrote this blog in hopes….

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Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Executors, Family Conflict, Wills

Section 116 and Capital Distributions by Trust to Non-Resident

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When a trust makes a capital distribution to a non-resident beneficiary, the beneficiary is deemed to have disposed of a part or the whole of their capital interest in the trust.[2] Where the capital interest in the trust is “taxable Canadian property” (“TCP”),[3] the vendor of the TCP (i.e. the beneficiary who is deemed to be “disposing” of their interest in the trust) must apply for a clearance certificate from the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) under section 116, either in advance of the disposition or within 10 days of the disposition…..

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