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Estate losses – turning bad into good.

Derek de Gannes • November 4, 2010

Capital losses sustained by an estate when assets go down in value after death are of little use. This can be frustrating particularly when the deceased has paid tax on capital gains made on the deemed disposition of the same assets on the terminal return. Read on to find out how to turn a bad loss into good tax recovery when action is taken within the first year anniversary of death…..

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Estate Planning, Executors, Wills

The Trials and Tribulations of Choosing an Executor

Justin de Vries • October 12, 2010

Over the last two weeks, a number of blogs have addressed the issue of choosing an executor. Here is a litigator’s perspective (for better or worse).

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Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Executors

Multiply the tax saving with multiple trusts

Derek de Gannes • October 8, 2010

Multiply the tax savings by creating another taxpayer with reference to a testamentary trust in your will…..

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Trusts, Wills

Having The Talk, From The Birds And The Bees To The Will, Estate And Final Wishes.

Audrey Miller • October 6, 2010

While family members may not agree amongst themselves, on any level, it is possible to have everyone be on the same page, as it comes to dealing with their parents as they age and decline…..

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Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Family Conflict, Power of Attorney

Proportionality: Is there a Place for It in the Estates and Trusts World?

Jasmine Sweatman • October 5, 2010

Since the paradigm shift about ten years ago in costs in estate litigation such that costs are to now follow the cause rather than being paid out of the estate automatically, proportionality has become the new kid in town. ….

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Estate Litigation, Executors, Trustee Disputes, Trusts

Do I need more than one executor?

Steven Frye • September 30, 2010

Have you wondered whether or not one executor can manage your estate? Here are a few itmes to consider…..

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Estate Planning, Executors, Wills