What is an estate bond?![]() Prominent in the '90s, the term “estate bond” is an old concept of the life insurance industry that mathematically proves how life insurance can protect and transfer certain assets that... READ MOREEstablishing Testamentary Trusts![]() A testamentary trust is established in a will. It directs a named trustee to manage and distribute assets and income to named beneficiaries of the trust.You can designate the number... READ MOREEstate Planning Guide![]() Personal Planning Ideas When passing wealth to your children. Over 3 million Canadian couples will each pass an average of one quarter of a million dollars on to the next... READ MOREPassing your cottage to your children![]() Don't forget to include your cottage when planning your estate. If you own a cottage, there may be family quarrels over who will pay for its upkeep and/or use it... READ MOREPower of Attorney - a very important document![]() This could be the last time you get to make a mindful decision, on your own behalf. If you were to have a stroke, heart attack, or serious operation—a disability... READ MOREEmpowerment of Estate Planning. Plan to reduce taxes in your estate![]() Planning your will so as to reduce your tax liability ensures that your heirs will inherit maximum wealth. When transferring your assets, including mutual funds, using a will, try to... READ MOREReasons to review or update your will![]() Keeping your will up-to-date is as important as having a will. Consider updating your will for the following reasons. • Marriage. You recently married, or a marriage ended since you... READ MOREWhile you are still alive - the Living WillIf you become incapacitated with no possibility of recovery from a mental or physical disability, would you prefer to live or die? A Living Will records your wishes and alleviates... READ MORE |