the challenge of tax planning

Estate planning

2023 year-end tax planning checklist

Take some key steps before the end of the year and early in the new year from a tax planning perspective to make a positive…

22 minute read

Estate planning

Gifting in life: What you need to know

Gifting in life allows you to support the people and causes you care about – gradually passing on your wealth during your lifetime.

10 minute read

Estate planning

Estate planning for 2SLGBTQIA+

Estate planning is important for everyone, but it’s particularly crucial if you’re a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

6 minute read

Business owners

The value of financial advice

Why working with a financial advisor makes sense – now more than ever.

12 minute read

passing the baton. handing over responsibility.

Estate planning

Trusts: a powerful wealth planning tool

A trust is a powerful wealth planning tool that may allow you to get specific about how you want to transfer your wealth to beneficiaries.…

2 minute read

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Estate planning

New trust reporting rules

Trustees may have additional tax reporting obligations with respect to trusts they manage as of 2023.

8 minute read

Estate planning

Family trusts & prescribed rate loans

Income-splitting with minors may reduce tax & maximize cash flow A prescribed rate loan arrangement can be used by couples (spouses or common-law partners) to…

6 minute read

moving chess pieces from point A to B to identify steps for financial planning

Estate planning

Take charge of your financial future after a dementia diagnosis

While many people can continue to live happy and productive lives for years after a diagnosis, at some point there may be a time when…

12 minute read

a cozy family cottage by the docks with the warm colours of a sunset

Estate planning

Cottage succession planning

We explore one family’s situation and the cost-effective, tax-efficient solution they relied on to ensure their cottage stays within the family for generations.

10 minute read