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Intergenerational Business Transfers

Billions in Canadian farming assets are set to transition in the next decade. Business succession planning should be top of mind for all food and agribusiness owners.

Jared Pilon
July 26, 2023 | View Post

Unequal Treatment & Blended Families

Parents may add a child as joint owner on an asset to save probate fees. If this is done with a right of survivorship and the child is noted as a true joint owner, the child will receive the asset upon passing of the parent.

Jared Pilon
January 16, 2023 | View Post

Loss of Control & Creditor Exposure

When you add a joint owner to an asset, you give up control of this asset. This results in a hindrance in the process of mortgaging or selling the property in comparison to when you were the sole owner.

Jared Pilon
January 16, 2023 | View Post

Family Law & Family Property

When considering adding a joint owner to one of your assets, care should be taken as jointly owned property with someone else (a child) could be exposed to family property claims if that person separates or divorces.

Jared Pilon
January 16, 2023 | View Post

Year End Personal Tax Planning Tips

As another year ends, it is important to review your finances and see if there are ways to improve your tax position heading into the new year.

Jared Pilon
December 23, 2022 | View Post