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The Wealthy Barber on how a cottage can complicate estate planning

September 23, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

“The last thing you want is for your cottage, a place of great memories, a true family treasure, to end up being a wedge that drives your family apart.”

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Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

Wealth transfer: Five tips to help avoid family conflict

July 31, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

You can preserve family harmony and your wishes for your estate with careful planning and open conversations.

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Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

Video: The Wealthy Barber on why executors should rely on trustworthy professionals

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

There’s a lot of advice online, and a lot of misinformation. If you’re an executor, get the right advice for you.

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Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

Video: Are you an executor? Three reasons why you should get help

November 29, 2023 |RBC Wealth Management

The Wealthy Barber on why executors should consider getting help from the professionals.

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Video: Does your executor have financial skills? Why the Wealthy Barber thinks they should

April 26, 2023 |David Chilton

Will and estate planning tips for multiple generations

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I'm in my 20s—do I need a Will?

November 15, 2022 |Tony Maiorino, Vice President and Director – Head, RBC Family Office Services

As a young adult, having a valid Will and power of attorney may seem like something you only need to pay attention to later in life. Find out why these plans are important, whether you're 25 or 85.

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Do you have a power of attorney? The Wealthy Barber and his daughter discuss why everyone needs one

October 07, 2022 |David Chilton

Who will manage your finances if you can’t? Powers of attorney are an essential part of your estate plan.

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The Wealthy Barber on why it’s important to talk to your family about estate planning

October 07, 2022 |David Chilton

David Chilton and his daughter, Courtney, discuss his executor, probate, power of attorney and digital assets

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The Wealthy Barber’s dad on being an executor of a Will

April 14, 2022 |David Chilton

Settling an estate with no experience is not for the faint-hearted

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