Estate

The Importance of Naming Beneficiaries

A number of clients have recently needed an explanation on the difference between beneficiaries named in a Will and beneficiaries named to a particular investment. When an individual dies, the value of all assets held on the date of death are subject to a Provincial “Estate Administration Tax” (usually called Probate tax) except those that … Read more

TFSA’s and Estates

Many Canadians have taken advantage of the Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) since their advent in 2009, but as a quick recap: they don’t reduce your taxable income when you invest in them; only the income earned on these investments is sheltered from tax. As a result, withdrawals from a TFSA are not taxable; they are … Read more

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