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Can you avoid probate taxes on TFSAs?

Find out how to shield TFSAs from probate taxes, when no beneficiary or successor has been named for the...

Can you avoid probate taxes on TFSAs?
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Should you buy real estate through a corporation?

It can make sense to purchase rental or vacation properties through a corporation, but often it's simpler—and less risky...

Should you buy real estate through a corporation?
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The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate

When a spouse passes away, what are the tax, probate and mortgage implications for multiple properties?

The tax implications of owning multiple properties during probate
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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...

How does an executor pay estate expenses during the probate process?

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Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse?

Sandra and her husband have lived in their principal residence for 40 years, but his is the only name...

Is probate an inevitable cost for a surviving spouse?

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