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In Ontario, probate fees are among the highest in the country. There are some ways that you can help your loved ones avoid paying some estate administration tax (EAT) after you are gone.A Secondary Will can help reduce the amount of tax that your loved ones will have to pay in EAT. A Secondary Wi...

On the blog, we’ve spoken about the kinds of things you should consider when choosing a guardian for your minor child. You can read about that here.When thinking about guardianship for your minor child, finances can be a concern for your guardian. Here are some questions that you need to p...

Estate planning is a topic that a lot of people avoid.Allison McMurter-Hughes sat down with Gary Hibbert and talked about the first steps to estate planning and what you need to do today to prepare for the future.This is a hard conversation to have, but a necessary one.Have a listen and let us kn...

What does it mean to be a guardian?As a guardian, you are legally responsible for the minor child(ren). A guardian will put the needs of the child first.What factors should families be considering when choosing a guardian?Religion – does the guardian’s morals and values align with you?Educati...

Investing in real estate could be one of the best investments anyone could make in their lifetime. With assured returns and tax advantages, real estate investments are lucrative in all ways to the investors. Just like any investment, real estate investment has its risks. One of the main risks inv...