Is it better to list a beneficiary on registered investments or have the account go to the estate?
When is it better to have beneficiaries listed on investment accounts versus leaving everything to the estate?
Articles By Debbie Stanley, TEP, MTI:
Can I leave a house to minor children?
When preparing your estate plan, does it make sense to leave property to minor-aged children?
Is the family responsible to pay the mortgage for a loved one who has passed away?
When a home owner dies with money owing on the property, the type of ownership determines who is accountable...
Is a name change on a will a game-changer?
Creating a will is a good thing to do. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts. But what...
How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?
An executor is expected to pay the expenses of an estate on time, but what happens if the estate...
What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?
In becoming a joint tenant, what are the costs associated with it? What impact would a death have on...