How to invest with spousal loans for Canadians—and how to pay it back
There is plenty of advice on setting up a spousal loan for income splitting, but it’s important to know...
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Do you have to split your estate evenly between your children?
Courts in some provinces can vary the distribution of an estate and override a last will and testament. Here’s...
How capital gains tax on property is divided in a divorce
When a couple separates, how does owning, transferring and dividing multiple properties affect capital gains?
Should you transfer property to a child and then rent it from them?
Satyesh is considering transferring his home to his daughter and then renting it back from her. What are the...
Are fees payable for acting as a power of attorney?
Can you be paid for a role as an attorney for property, in particular, after the position has already...
Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage?
What to consider before selling your home or getting a reverse mortgage. The math reveals the real costs for...
What are the taxes on transferring real estate to your kids?
Joan and her partner own the condo her son lives in, but they want to transfer ownership to him....
Capital gains, taxes and more: The implications of inheriting real estate
There are tax, estate and other implications when inheriting real estate, even from family.
How much are withholding taxes on RRSPs and RRIFs?
Anne wants to take extra RRIF withdrawals beyond her annual minimum amount and is worried about the tax implications.