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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...

Have you put off creating your Will because you can’t choose a guardian for your child? If you answered “yes”, you are not alone! This is a BIG decision and one with many factors to consider. In a worst-case-scenario, that no one likes to think about, this could be the biggest decision of y...

The answer to this question lies in the answer to another question.  How did you take title to the property at the time of the purchase?If you took it in your own name, then it is simply an asset to be dealt with in the administration of the Estate. In the absence of a Will, the Province of ...