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Wills And Estates

Top tax-saving measures for British Columbia estate planners

While most people think about retirement planning when it comes to the overall financial planning process, planning for what happens past that point i...

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Managing digital assets in estate planning

When they begin estate planning, many people have a traditional concept of what is involved: physical property, bank accounts and guardianship of depe...

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Common estate planning pitfalls for blended families

Second marriages are not uncommon in British Columbia. Despite this, blended families are often not considered in typical estate planning advice. It i...

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Succession planning steps for family businesses

Estate planning can be difficult for any individual or family, but those with family-owned businesses can have particular challenges. It is a good ide...

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What are the main 3 documents in an estate plan?

When documenting an estate plan, there are three key documents that one should draft. These are a will, a personal directive, and an enduring power of...

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Why estate planning conversations with family are important

End-of-life planning is an important legal and financial planning process. However, that does not mean it is easy. The topic of wills, estates, and ot...

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How to leave assets to grandchildren in an estate

While many individuals choose to leave assets to their children in an estate plan, some also look to leave at least some wealth to the younger generat...

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Can you inherit your parents’ debt?

When people think about estate planning, the conversation often centres around the fate of property and assets. But, what happens to someone’s debt wh...

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Using your estate plan for your own protection

Having a will is a great first step in creating an estate plan. If you have drafted a will, you likely had your loved ones in mind. Your motivation ma...

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What do many people misinterpret about estate planning?

Knowledge and understanding of estate planning can vary greatly from person to person. Upon learning more about what is involved in estate planning, m...

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The 4 types of people in an estate plan

Putting together an estate plan can be a very personal process with very individual decisions. Despite the personal nature of such planning, the reali...

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Wills and estates: Planning can be done bits at a time

A financial plan should always include an estate plan, professionals say. Some British Columbia residents, however, put off anything to do with wills ...

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