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Graduated Rate Estates – Wills and Estates

Graduated Rate Estates (GREs) have been created by Revenue Canada...
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The Doctrine of Undue Influence – Wills and Estates

The terms set out in a will can be overturned if it can be...
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Can Frozen Sperm and Eggs Be Included in a Will and Estate?

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Digital Assets and Estate Planning

Estate planning has traditionally focused on real property,...
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Transferring the Family Home into Joint Tenancy with a Child

I am frequently asked if it is wise to put your child’s name...
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Joint Ownership and Estate Planning

Often clients ask me if they should put their home in joint...
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What Happens if One Spouse Dies After Separation? Wills, Estates and Family Law – Victoria, BC

If spouses have separated but one spouse dies before their...
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Tax Rules for Donations Made in a Will, RRSP, RIF or TFSA – Wills, Trusts and Estates, Victoria, BC

If a person died prior to 2016 a donation made in their will or a...
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Estate Planning and the Family Business – Wills and Estates

Where there is a family owned business it is often difficult to...
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Taxation of Corporations and Trusts – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

If a deceased owns shares in a private corporation there is a...
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Tax Implications of Residing in and Selling Property in the USA – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

If a Canadian citizen who is a non-resident in the US dies while...
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Administrator pendente lite – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Where an estate is being held up as a result of a dispute between...
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