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Estate Planning

Transferring estate freeze assets

Pros and cons of transferring company shares.

By Caroline Rheaume |September 25, 2012

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Estate Planning

Passing down patents

Assets such as trademarks and patents can hold considerable value. Protecting your ownership of intellectual property can ensure your successor’s competitive edge.

By Patricia Harris |September 24, 2012

2 min read

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Estate Planning

Baby boomers don’t want modest retirements

Over half of baby boomers (57%) would rather work longer so they can maintain their current lifestyles as they enter retirement, finds a CIBC poll. Further, 24% plan to carry debt into retirement. Of those, 80% will carry debt throughout their entire retirement. This suggests they have no immediate plans to pay it off, and […]

By Staff |September 21, 2012

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Tax issues for immigrant clients

Newcomers establishing businesses in Canada must be aware of tax implications both here and back home. Help them address their concerns about high taxes and immigration risks.

By Lorne Saltman |September 21, 2012

4 min read