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Why You Should Have a Will: Three Reasons to Plan Ahead
Why You Should Have a Will: Three Reasons to Plan Ahead Zachary A. Fischer More than half of Albertans do not have a will. Without one, you have no control over how your estate is distributed, who will manage it, or who will care for your dependents. In this short video, we highlight three important […]
Estate Planning: The Differences Between a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Personal Directive
Estate Planning: The Differences Between a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Personal Directive Zachary A. Fischer Understanding the roles of these three essential legal documents is key to proper estate and personal planning. In this video, we break down the major differences between a Will, an Enduring Power of Attorney, and a Personal Directive […]
Understanding How Your Estate Is Taxed in Canada
Written by: Zachary A. Fischer How Your Estate Is Taxed in Canada Although Canada does not have “estate taxes” in the traditional sense, your estate is taxed under a “Terminal Return”, which functions much like an Income Tax Return. All income, capital gains, RRSPs, etc., are considered income in the terminal year. This can result […]