Changes include new probate procedures and undue influence in will-making
Nearly half of Canadians report that they haven’t given any thought to how much they’ll leave to their heirs
Broaching a difficult but important topic
Get to know your clients’ beneficiaries through educational family meetings on estate planning
Court: The insured who tried to bar his brother from inheriting the insured's estate should have used more precise language
Stepchildren can often be overlooked in estate plans
This organic growth opportunity provides insight into clients’ values
However, while most Canadians have raised the topic few have gone into details
Section 160 of the Income Tax Act can have draconian consequences
Most people don’t understand what happens to their debts after their death, leaving their beneficiaries vulnerable