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Authors: Lane Zabolotney, John Agioritis
Published: January 31, 2017
Categories: Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation
Joint tenancies are popular mechanisms used by testators to reduce the probate fees on their estates and simplify the overall estate administration process. They are attractive because of the "right… Read More
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… Read More
Authors: Jordan Hardy, Q.C., 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… Read More
Author: Garnet Matsuba
Published: March 24, 2016
Categories: Estate Planning, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation
Authors: Garnet Matsuba, Penny Garnsworthy This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. We noted in an earlier post (October… Read More
Author: Alain Gaucher, Q.C.
Published: November 26, 2015
Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith 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… Read More
Author: Alain Gaucher, Q.C.
Published: November 12, 2015
Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith 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… Read More
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… Read More
Authors: Jordan Hardy, Q.C., 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… Read More
Author: Alain Gaucher, Q.C.
Published: August 11, 2015
Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith 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… Read More
Author: Alain Gaucher, Q.C.
Published: August 5, 2015
Categories: Estates Law, Tax Litigation & Tax Dispute Resolution, Taxation, Wills, Trusts & Estates Litigation
Authors: Alain Gaucher, Q.C., Erin Smith This post was written prior to our January 2017 merger, under our previous firm name, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP. Family trusts are a common tool… Read More
