Estates Law Insights

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Business Succession: 5 Strategies for Buy/Sell Agreements

Authors: Lane Zabolotney, Garnet Matsuba

Published: June 16, 2017

Categories: Estates Law, Taxation

It is vital for shareholders of small corporations to plan in advance what will happen to their shares in the event of an unexpected death. Often, this is done by…

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Equality in Estate Planning can be a Problem for Business Owners

Published: October 4, 2016

Categories: Estate Planning, Estates Law, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP. A common intention of a parent’s estate plan is that his/her children…

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Guidance from IIROC on Seniors’ Issues

Authors: Jordan Hardy, Aaron Runge

Published: July 13, 2016

Categories: Corporate Finance & Securities, Estate Planning, Estates Law, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. On May 31st, 2016 the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada…

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Financial Abuse and the Power of Attorney

Authors: Jordan Hardy, Lynsey Gaudin

Published: January 13, 2016

Categories: Estates Law

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. A recent Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench decision confirms the tough…

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Small Business Succession Planning: Life Insurance

Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith

Published: January 11, 2016

Categories: Estates Law, Taxation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. The death of an owner of a business, a "key person"…

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Small Business Succession Planning: Retirement Planning

Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith

Published: November 26, 2015

Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. A major concern for business owners is ensuring they have sufficient…

Recent Developments in Determining Residency and Tax Treatment of Trusts

Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith

Published: November 12, 2015

Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. A recent case from the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador…

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New Budget Rules Regarding Donations of Private Corporation Shares or Real Estate

Author: Garnet Matsuba

Published: October 5, 2015

Categories: Estates Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. The 2015 Federal Budget proposes to make capital gains arising from…

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DIY Will Kits – The Real Cost of Saving Money

Authors: Jordan Hardy, Lynsey Gaudin

Published: September 8, 2015

Categories: Estates Law, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. In today's digital age, "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" services are more popular…

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Small Business Succession Planning: Corporate Governance

Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith

Published: August 11, 2015

Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation

This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. While corporate governance and succession planning may, at first glance, seem…