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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...

What are the fees for becoming a joint tenant on a parent’s property?
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Questions about real estate, family, finances and more

Three situations: Renovating a cottage to build an inheritance, adding names to a property and understanding capital gains. And...

Questions about real estate, family, finances and more

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Battle of the wills

Jack’s mom promised him a share of the family estate. But because she passed away before his father, can...

Battle of the wills

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Wording a will to cover loans to family can be a hot potato

Even with official documentation, personal loans can cause family friction

Wording a will to cover loans to family can be a hot potato

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Can you inherit a TFSA tax-free?

Linda wants to know if there are any tax or probate fee implications when you inherit a TFSA

Can you inherit a TFSA tax-free?

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Is a will without witnesses valid?

An older will whose witnesses can't be located might be difficult to validate. Here's what you can do

Is a will without witnesses valid?

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Common-law estate planning

If you need the money to pay bills, follow these steps

Common-law estate planning
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The one thing your will doesn’t always decide

When it comes to investments, naming a beneficiary may supersede a will

The one thing your will doesn’t always decide

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Who gets what in a blended family with no will?

There are no guarantees of who will inherit the estate

Who gets what in a blended family with no will?

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