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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

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What are the different investment classes?

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

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The Process of Hiring a Financial Planner

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

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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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PROBATE
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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 ...
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FAMILY CONVERSATIONS
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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 ...
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What are the different investment classes?
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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 ...
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The Process of Hiring a Financial Planner
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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 ...
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financial advisor
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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 ...
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