How family dynamics can impact your estate plan

March 02, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn why your family dynamics are important when choosing an executor, passing down belongings and more

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What is gendered ageism?

February 15, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Health research, healthcare, and public policy have largely ignored the gendered realities of aging in Canada and the specific impact on women. The Women's Age Lab is out to change that.

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DIY executor help is here

February 02, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman, President and CEO, RBC Royal Trust
We know there are many executors1 today who need help but don’t know where to turn. In our experience, there are many executors who are not prepared to fulfill the role, which can be daunting—70 to 100 individual tasks that need to be undertaken depending...
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Would you create a digital Will?

February 01, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

The shift towards digital can have its benefits, but it also comes with a few risks. When it comes to digital Wills, do we know enough?

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The race to deal with dementia in Canada

January 18, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

Can Canada, with its aging population, keep up as the world works to tackle dementia? We explore the findings of CanAge's 2022 Dementia in Canada report.

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Rethinking insurance in your estate planning

January 05, 2023 |Leanne Kaufman

How insurance can be used as a proactive, planning tool to preserve and enhance the wealth we leave behind

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Contentious estates

December 22, 2022 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn what can happen to your executor and beneficiaries when settling an estate goes wrong

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Are trusts dead?

December 07, 2022 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn what a trust is and three reasons to consider them as part of your estate planning

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What is probate and can it be avoided?

November 23, 2022 |Leanne Kaufman

Learn how you can avoid probate of your Will to benefit your beneficiaries and executors

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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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