Estate Planning Explained: Will vs. Trust In Canada
How wills, beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and trusts actually control your assets in Canada – and why many families discover critical estate planning gaps only after a crisis occurs.
- Estate Planning
- Family Trust
- Income Splitting
- LCGE
- Life Insurance
- Real Estate
- Tax Planning
- Wills & Estates
- Wealth Transfer
The Power Of A Family Trust
Show Notes
Most Canadians think their will controls everything they own.
It doesn't.
Your will may only govern a small portion of your assets – while the rest passes outside of it entirely.
In This Solo, We Cover:
• The 3 ways assets transfer when someone dies
• Why beneficiary forms override your will
• How joint ownership bypasses probate completely
• What your will actually controls – and what it doesn't
• Why powers of attorney matter during incapacity
• How family trusts can help with tax planning, control, and asset protection
• The 21-year trust rule most families never hear about
Estate planning isn't just about death – it's about control, taxes, incapacity, and protecting your family when life changes unexpectedly.
And many families only discover the gaps after a crisis has already happened.
If you have children, a corporation, aging parents, or significant assets, this is a conversation worth having before it becomes urgent.
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