Wills & Estates
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GuestMost Wills Fail. Here's Why
Why most wills fail in Canada – not due to drafting, but because they become outdated, clash with laws, and fail to reflect real family and asset changes over time and across jurisdictions
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- Estate Planning
- Executor Planning
EpisodeBeing An Executor Can Cost You Personally
How choosing an executor is far more than an administrative decision – and how personal liability, CRA reassessments, and estate risks can last years.
- Executor Planning
- Wills & Estates
- Estate Planning
Posts on Wills & Estates
3 CRA Powers Coming in 2026 That Every Canadian Needs to Know
The CRA's new 2026 audit powers — compelled sworn testimony with no transcript, $50/day penalties without a court, and reassessment clocks frozen indefinitely. Here are the three every Canadian needs to understand.
One Mistake Killed His $5M Deal — Why the Wrong Team Destroys Business Sales
Selling your business? One wrong hire and hidden tax traps can kill the deal. Why regular accountants fail at business-exit tax planning — and how to build the deal team that protects your sale.
CRA’s 5 Most Dangerous Weeks: What TEBA Means for Your Next Audit
What is TEBA, and why does it make February–March the most dangerous weeks for a CRA audit? How the CRA's March 31 year-end drives aggressive reassessments — and a 3-phase plan to protect yourself.
$800K Tax Bill That Should’ve Been $0 — The 5 Mistakes That Cost This Business Owner Everything
Discover the 5 critical errors that turned a $0 tax bill into an $800K disaster for a business owner. Learn how to protect your company from CRA reassessments, audits, and massive penalties.