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Learn More About Retirement Planning 

trust for retirees

Trusts for Retirees – Probate Planning

When estate planning, most retirees wish to review strategies to avoid probate fees, which in Ontario are 1.5% of the value of the asset that is distributed via a will.  A potential client asked, “Can trusts be used to avoid probate costs when we transfer assets to the next generation?” The

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The 38 Blog Posts from 2021

I would like to thank all of you who have visited our blog and website. Below I have sorted the 38 blog posts I wrote last year by topic of interest to make the content easier to find. Some of the articles are good, some are ok, and some are…… 

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Pump your Tires

Pump Your Tires!

Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® I ride my bike during the winter when the temperature is above freezing, and the roads are dry.  This past weekend I went for a ride on Saturday, and I felt slow and sluggish, realizing my

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Strategies to pay less tax in retirement.
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Nine Tax Strategies to Pay Less Tax in Retirement

Income tax is one of the largest expenses any retiree has. The Fraser Institute Report indicated that Canadians paid 42.3% of income as taxes in ...
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The three Estate Buckets
Estate & Legacy Planning

The Three Estate Buckets

Annually with clients, we review how their estate will be distributed to their beneficiaries. We determine if there are any changes in their desires, or ...
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Transfer of Ownership
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Should I Transfer the Ownership of My House or Investment Account into Joint Ownership

Transfer the Ownership of my House or Investment Account into Joint Ownership with my Children to Avoid Probate Fees. A common question we receive is, ...
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We discuss whether you want to be an Executor.
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What Do I Do if I Don’t want to be An Executor?

The question that arises occasionally from clients is: Can you turn down the role of an executor if you are named one?  Why turn it ...
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Couple Retirement Income Planning
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Risks to Retirement Income Planning

Retirement Income Planning is a speciality in the world of financial advice. There are specific risks that are different from simply saving for retirement. It ...
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Creating a Financial Road Map
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What is the First Step to Creating your Financial Road Map for Retirement?

If you wish to create your own Financial Road Map for retirement, you need two things to start: You need to know where you are ...
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