our 10th year
blog anniversary
This blog comes to you today, May 4, 2023, on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of our firm. I thought I would share some reflections on the past and some predictions for the future. It’s with a lot of gratitude that we as a firm take a moment to
What is the current state of play when it comes to U.S. estate tax, including its impact on many Canadian tax residents and others with U.S. connections? First, an update on some key tax rates and concepts for 2023. The lifetime exclusion amount has increased substantially due to the rise
It is the beginning of a new year and time to reflect on the last three years or so, what impact the pandemic has had on the trust and estate world, and what the way forward will be. So much has changed in so short a period in how professional
I recently had the pleasure to participate in a webinar for the Canadian Legal Innovation Forum on contemporary drivers, trends and disruptive forces in estates practice and how estate lawyers are evolving their practices to meet them. One of the topics addressed in our panel discussion was generational and societal
It is difficult to pick up a magazine or newspaper these days without reading an article or two which touches on the topic of wealth and income inequality and the growing concern on how best to address it. The pandemic, raging inflation and enormous government deficits have only put more
Increasingly, people and their assets have connections to several jurisdictions, rather than just one as in times past. Over the course of a lifetime, many of us will leave a trail behind us of real estate, bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement savings plans and pensions, as well as beneficiaries and
Many of you have a power of attorney for personal care if you live in Ontario, or a similar document if you reside in another jurisdiction. Its purpose is to appoint one or more persons to make personal care decisions on your behalf when you no longer have the capacity
For almost two years now, the prescribed rate under the Income Tax Act has been at an all-time low of 1%. This low rate has made using a family trust or spousal loan to split income with minor children, grandchildren and a spouse very attractive – which is in contrast
Proposals Galore in Congress in Fall 2021 The U.S. Congress was very busy throughout the Fall of 2021, and it was very challenging for advisors and their clients to keep up with a number of proposals dealing with trusts, how they are taxed, and their rates of tax, other estate
Preparing a Power of Attorney for Personal Care is a critical part of your estate plan. It offers the ability to choose one or more family members or others who will make personal care decisions for you when you do not have the capacity to do so. A Power of
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