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Will Vs. Trust Explained

Most Canadian think their will handles everything. It doesn't. Your RRSP goes to whoever is on the beneficiary form. Your jointly-owned house goes to the surviving owner. Your will? It only controls what's left over. Here's what a will CAN'T do: • Save you tax • Control when your kids get their money • Help if you're incapacitated • Protect assets from creditors A family trust does all of that. And the difference can be hundreds of thousands of dollars.