Avoid a huge $$$$ mistake. Check your beneficiary designations now!
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® In an article by Emma Davie in CBC News Canada, about a Halifax woman calling for more protections on RRSPs after husband’s sudden death, she reviews what can happen if you don’t have correct beneficiary designations on your registered plans. The […]
Who Should You Name As Executor?
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® A common question I received as an advisor is whom should we name as executor in our Wills? The true answer is that it depends on your situation. It usually ends up based on how complicated your estate may be, the […]
The Essential Family Conversations You Should be Having
When the world experienced COVID-19 globally, it 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, […]
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 to assets that are transferred […]
RRSP Maturity Options: What You Need to Know
You don’t have to wait until you’re 71 to convert your RRSP. You can do it anytime before then, depending on what works best for your retirement income strategy. The key is choosing the right option based on your goals, cash flow needs, and tax situation. If you are turning 71 this year, you must […]
Game Plan Strategy: Beneficiary Financial Checklist
We’re here to help you stay on track with your financial goals. This monthly checklist is designed to keep your financial plan moving in the right direction—one step at a time. Taking a few minutes to review this now can help you make informed decisions and stay ahead of any financial surprises. Office Hours Have […]
Executor Not Equal to Power of Attorney
Executor ≠ Power of Attorney For your FREE Copy of Preserving Wealth CLICK HERE Written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor, Assante Financial Management Ltd. One common source of confusion in estate planning is distinguishing between the roles of executor and Power of Attorney. Executor Your executor is the individual designated in your Will […]
Strategies when Receiving an Inheritance
Excerpts from the Book – Preserving Wealth – written by Jack Lumsden, MBA, CFP® Having a reputable Financial Advisor is a good start. For the short term, one should be looking both at the safety of the money and at the interest rates they can earn. “If you deposit the money at your bank or […]
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 down? You may not want to be the executor due to family conflict, or the job may be too much for you. So, can you turn the role down? The simple […]