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Why Probate may be a good thing!
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Much has been written about the various strategies to avoid probate fees or the estate administration tax. The reason is simple, in Ontario, probate fees are 1.5% of the estate over $50,000. This fee is applied
COVID-19 and the Essential Family Conversations You Should be Having
COVID-19 has brought family planning and care issues to the forefront for many families as concerns for their loved ones and their economic well being have become top of mind. Everyone’s life has been impacted, regardless of age. As a result, families realize they should focus more on these concerns,
What are the different investment classes?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Before you invest your money, you should understand what the actual investment is. The following passage describes the three basic investment classes. Alice had listened politely but was clearly getting impatient. “So, Uncle Wayne, you know
What is the process once you Hire a Financial Advisor?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® I was speaking to someone on the phone a couple of weeks ago, and the question they asked was “what is the process after we hire a financial advisor?”. This is a very important question to
How do Financial Advisors get Paid?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® It is important to understand how a financial advisor is compensated if you hire one. The following is a summary from FP Canada. How will I Pay for Your Services? Your planner should disclose in writing
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