Today’s Blog was written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, Fasken LLP, Toronto This is a short blog post written on a cold morning in Toronto. It is currently -12 degrees in Toronto (with a windchill factor of -21 degrees). It is presently sunny and 26 degrees in the Cayman Islands. On…
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This blog has been written by Pritika Deepak, Associate at Fasken LLP. As we leave another year behind, it’s a fitting time to reflect on what tax and trust practitioners may often perceive as a period that often raises questions about the distribution of income from trusts to beneficiaries. To…
This blog post was written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP. The holiday season often brings cherished time full of gift exchanges, gatherings with family, and a break from work. Amid the festivities, it’s also an opportune moment to discuss estate and incapacity planning – a topic that, while…
Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken. Having worked in this field for over 10 years now, I’ve definitely done my fair share of estate planning, but not nearly enough estate administration. Now, after a long hiatus, I’m stepping back in and starting to notice that…
Today’s blog is the last in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to…
A Beneficiary’s Guide to Reviewing Estate Accounts: The Perspective from British Columbia (Part Two)
Today’s blog is the second in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to…
A Beneficiary’s Guide to Reviewing Estate Accounts: The Perspective from British Columbia (Part One)
Today’s blog is the first in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to…
Today’s blog was written by Jessica Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. Halloween is all about chills and thrills, but nothing sends a shiver down my spine quite like a botched estate plan. These stories aren’t just for a fright; they’re a reminder that a little planning now can save…
This blog has been written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto 2025 is flying by. We are now in its final quarter. Looking back at the year, I can think of one consistent theme in my discussions with other tax professionals: Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) audits…
This blog has been written by Pritika Deepak, Associate at Fasken LLP. Trusts play a significant role in wealth management and tax and estate planning. This blog post is not intended to supplant the important role played by the various and excellent texts written and published on the taxation of…