Business Succession

Business Succession

Business succession planning is a process designed to assist the business owner to transition out of business and transfer ownership of business at the time of retirement while maximizing the business owner’s personal financial security.
Who's this for?
  • Key Person
  • Shareholder
  • Buy Sell Arrangement
  • Business Loan/Overhead Risk
Benefits
  • Value of your business can represent a substantial source of income in retirement, therefore proper succession planning can ensure that the risks to your lifestyle in retirement is minimized.
  • If your hope is to have your business continued by one or more family members, then you will likely need to coordinate your business plan with your estate plan and explore any tax deferral opportunities.
  • Any unforeseen events could lead to problems in your business without proper planning. Advanced planning can ensure that you, your business and family are protected.

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2022 Personal Year-End Tax Tips

2022 Personal Year-End Tax Tips

The end of 2022 is quickly approaching – which means it’s time to get everything in order, so you’re ready when it comes time to file your taxes.

We’ve broken this article into the following sections to make it easy to find the tax tips you’re looking for:

• Investment considerations, including how to best contribute to TFSAs, RRSPs, and RDSPs.
• Families, including how to claim childcare expenses and make the most of RESPs.
• Retirees, including essential details about applying for CPP and OAS.

When and Why You Should Conduct an Insurance Audit

When and Why You Should Conduct an Insurance Audit

As our lives grow and change with variable circumstances, new additions, and job transitions, our needs for insurance will also evolve. Additionally, economic fluctuations and external circumstances that influence your insurance policy will need frequent re-evaluation to ensure that you are making the most appropriate and financially favorable decisions. Talk to us we can help.

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Blended families – where two people get married but have children from previous relationships – are becoming more common. On top of the day-to-day challenges of blending a family, new spouses also have to figure out how to plan their estates, so everyone is properly taken care of.

We cover all of the following a blended family must consider while estate planning:
• Sharing the Family Home
• Make the Most of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• How to Share Non-Registered Investments and Other Assets
• Why It’s Important to Select a Good Trustee
• The Advantages of Life Insurance for Blended Family Planning