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Many Canadians are attracted to U.S. property but need to be aware of the associated costs and taxes

  • October 15, 2008 October 15, 2008
  • 09:07

The range and complexity of taxes that arise on departure can be daunting for affluent clients

  • October 15, 2008 October 15, 2008
  • 09:07

As middle-aged clients re-examine their religious and ethical beliefs, their attitudes toward finances may change

  • July 28, 2008 July 28, 2008
  • 12:13

Advisors can help resolve tensions among siblings while building a trusting relationship with the family

  • May 30, 2008 May 30, 2008
  • 13:53

They should consider what type of eldercare options they may prefer and how they plan to pay for them

  • April 25, 2008 April 25, 2008
  • 12:16

A stay in a U.S. hospital can cost $10,000 a day; provincial plans cover only a fraction of that

  • April 25, 2008 April 25, 2008
  • 12:16

No one wants to think the unthinkable when planning a trip abroad. But your boomer and snowbird clients should face the possibility that they could die while they are outside Canada, particularly if they are looking for retirement properties in tropical regions or already spending a significant portion of each year in the U.S. or […]

  • March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
  • 14:50

There’s often a significant downside to undocumented services

  • March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
  • 14:50

Before clients leave Canada, they’ll need to ensure that wills and powers of attorney are up to date.> WILLS. Of course, your client already has a valid Canadian will. It is valid for property outside Canada, so if the client has a vacation home elsewhere, there is no need to draw up a second will […]

  • March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
  • 14:50

Moses Znaimer sets out to the serve the new “zoomer” culture

  • March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
  • 12:04