In 2021, Canadians lost $269 million to fraudsters — an increase of $162 million year over year. Here’s how you can avoid becoming the next victim.
It’s a key part of managing a person’s estate when they die. But some Canadians know little about it. Here’s what you need to know about probate in Canada.
If you think Trusts are only for wealthy children waiting to obtain family riches, think again. Here is a simple guide to how Trusts can be an important part of an estate planning toolkit.
When it comes to picking who will act as your Powers of Attorney, most people choose the person closest to them without much of a second thought. But prepping your Attorneys for the job could be as important as who you choose. Nicole Ewing, Director of Tax and Estate Planning, TD Wealth, joins Kim Parlee to discuss how to prepare someone to act on your behalf.
In many parts of Canada, a marriage automatically invalidates any Will that comes before it. But in Ontario, a legal change took effect in January that is signaling a need to revise estate laws across the country. Kim Parlee speaks with Pierre Letourneau, a High Net Worth Planner at TD Wealth, about what this new rule change means and why it may be more important than ever for couples to keep their Wills up to date.