Estate Planning

Canadians keep executors in the family: BMO Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Estate Planning

Canadians keep executors in the family: BMO

56% of Canadians have a will in place, and 80% within this group plan to make the executor of their estates a member of their families says a new report by BMO Harris Private Banking.

By Staff |July 4, 2013

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Estate Planning

How long does it take to sell a company?

One thing that surprises many advisors who ask for help with business owner clients is the amount of time it takes to sell a private company.

By Mark Groulx |July 3, 2013

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Estate Planning

Estate planning for Martian pioneers

More than 60 Canadians have applied for a one-way ticket to Mars. Are their estate plans ready to go, too?

By Heather Li |June 24, 2013

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Advise common-law clients to plan for split

Advise clients to sign the common-law equivalent of a pre-nup.

By Dean DiSpalatro |June 21, 2013

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