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When Gertrude Janeway died in 2003, she was still getting a monthly cheque for $70 from the Veterans Administration for a military pension earned by her late husband, John, on the union side of the American civil war that ended in 1865…..
Spousal Trusts work for the short or long term Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Planning, Spouse, Trustee, TrustsIn many cases, a deceased person will include charitable bequests in their will. The executor(s) of the estate may not, however, be in a position to honour the bequest in a timely fashion due to the lack of available estate funds on hand. In not all cases will this action (or inaction) frustrate the completion of the final personal tax return…..
Charitable donations made through a will Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Trustee, WillsPaul Penna, millionare and founder of Agnico-Eagle Gold Mines Ltd., had a good Estate plan but he made one critical mistake…..
Friendship is like money, easier made than kept Continue Reading »
Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, In the News, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ Accounts, Trustee, Trusts, WillsIn general, the payment of amounts for services rendered triggers some form of tax reporting and often, an obligation on the payer to withhold and remit amounts on account of tax. Payments made to trustees and executors are no different.
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Tax Reporting Obligations for Trustee and Executor Fees Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Canadian and US Tax Treaty, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Liability, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ Accounts, Trustee, TrustsWhere death is imminent, careful tax planning with dividends for the shareholder of a private corporation may return benefits to the estate and beneficiaries of the estate…..
“Rights and things” dividends Continue Reading »
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Small Business, TrusteeIt is trite to say that once a trustee is appointed and accepts the office, s/he becomes subject to the duties and powers of that office. A trustee’s liability, in the event that he is found to have breached his/her duties, or exceeded his/her powers, is personal. ….
In the case of discretion, absolute is not absolute. Continue Reading »
Estate Administration, Executors, Liability, Trustee, Trustee Disputes