Help! What’s a reverse mortgage?
Many people do not fully understand what a reverse mortgage is. In fact, the concept is quite simple. A senior […]
Estate Matters
Continuity Planning for the Family Owned Business
The overriding objective when undertaking succession planning for the family business is ensuring a smooth transition of wealth to the next generation while maintaining […]
Accountant-client privilege under the income tax act
The provisions of the Income Tax Act entitles the CRA to demand production of documents. Such demands are often made […]
Making a will: Choosing your executor
What are the duties of an executor? An executor carries out the terms of your Will and administers your estate. […]
Protecting your assets from creditors – Part 1
Rule 1: To trust is good – not to trust is better! Some insolvency trustees advertise that they can “solve” […]
Protecting your assets from creditors – Part 2
Rule 1: High tax debts can often be greatly reduced through bankruptcy Here are a few important facts to consider:1. A bankruptcy involves all your unsecured debts, not […]
Avoiding Family Estate Fights
No family is perfect but when it comes to a death in the family, things can become much, much worse. Brigitte outlines how to mitigate family estate quarrels by planning ahead and being better prepared for the inevitable.
Joint Ownership of Assets
Avoiding probate fees is not a crime. When dealing with joint ownership of assets one must be best prepared because there can be serious consequences. Our team includes a retired insolvency trustee who is critical when dealing with such matters.
