What does your estate plan look like?

 

Everything you need to know about estate planning

Proper estate planning requires careful consideration of many factors: reducing taxes, providing for loved ones, passing on assets in an orderly fashion, creating a charitable legacy and more.

Better understand your choices and make informed decisions with our complimentary estate planning guide.

It will help you understand important topics such as:

  • Having valid and current Wills for all adults in the family
  • Evaluating insurance coverage
  • Understanding ownership structures (i.e. the use of Joint Tenancy agreements)
  • Realizing advanced estate-planning opportunities (i.e. the use of Living Trusts)
  • Planning charitable gifts

Contact us for a free copy of the Estate planning guide.

Asset protection, wealth transfer and estate settlement solutions

A Will and estate plan can be more than a set of directions for executors and loved ones; proactive estate planning can provide the peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be carried out and your loved ones taken care of.

Our estate planning solutions could be ideal if you need help:

  • Investing your assets while guaranteeing a payout for your beneficiaries
  • Maximizing the wealth you pass on to your loved one through tax-minimization strategies
  • Replacing your income in the event of a disability, critical illness or long-term care situation
  • Transferring your wealth to your beneficiaries tax efficiently
  • Providing liquidity to help meet the tax obligations and costs associated with settling your estate
  • Determining the most effective way to give to the charitable causes you support
  • Managing executor or Power of Attorney duties

To learn more about protecting and transferring wealth, please contact us.

Maximizing the value of your estate

From reducing taxes to ensuring your wealth transfer goes through smoothly for your loved ones, there are several strategies to build a careful estate plan custom to your situation, and we can help.

Watch this video and discover several tips for creating a tax-smart estate plan.

Acting as Power of Attorney

To be named a Power of Attorney is an incredible honour as it requires considerable trust in your abilities to manage your loved one's financial affairs. That said, managing someone's affairs also requires a great deal of time and emotional fortitude to continually speak on a loved one's behalf on major life decisions.

Watch this video to learn about the services available to help you manage what is an important responsibility at a trying time.

Estate planning guide

Estate planning guide

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Family inventory checklist

The Family Inventory

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