When dealing with an incorporated professional, things can get pretty complicated. This checklist is focused on helping you make sure you don’t forget to discuss key aspects of a professional’s financial planning.
When dealing with a business owner, things can get pretty complicated. This checklist is focused on helping you make sure you don’t forget to discuss key aspects of a business owners financial planning.
This financial planning checklist is client-centric and focused on their entire financial picture with the goal of having a meaningful and open conversation with client/prospect about their finances.
Last year, the federal government announced that changes would be coming with respect to testamentary trusts, these new changes come into effect January 1st, 2016. The new changes include:
What’s a Graduated Rate Estate and why 36 months?
Graduated Rate Estate occurs as a result of death and can exist for 36 months following death. During the 36 months, the estate is eligible for the “old graduated rates”, after the 36 months the estate becomes subject to the top flat tax rate.
36 months is considered a reasonable amount of time by the federal government because most estates are typically wound up in this time.
What does this mean?
With the changes coming in 2016, it’s time to review how you would like to leave your legacy to the next generation, your favorite charity or beneficiaries. By getting your financial affairs in order, you can make important decisions about yourself, your family and any wishes you wish to be fulfilled.
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