News, Events and PublicationsRelated to Succession Planning for Privately Owned Businesses

Register for a Complimentary Webinar on Estate Planning Essentials (October 8, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 pm)

Learn the essentials of estate planning and register for our complimentary Webinar on October 8, from 12:00 PM to...

In Memoriam: Angela M. Spanjers (1981 – 2025)

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Angela Spanjers lost her courageous battle with cancer, on...

Considerations for Charitable Giving Under Alter Ego Trusts and Joint Partner Trusts

By: RBS Lawyers

Alter Ego Trusts (AET) and Joint Partner Trusts (JPT) are estate planning tools (also known as “will-substitutes”)...

October 1-7, 2023 is Make a Will Week in BC – Learn More & Register for a Complimentary Webinar!

During this time, British Columbians are encouraged to write a Will or bring an existing one up to date.

For...

How To Estate Plan the Family Cottage

By: RBS Lawyers

When dealing with estate planning, many families spend a lot of time dealing with emotional assets that...

Tim Brown and Christine Lowe co-host presentation on Family Shareholders’ Agreements at PBLI Conference

On November 20th, Tim Brown and Christine Lowe will speak at the PBLI Tax and Succession Planning for the...

Buzz About Further Federal Budget 2016 Fallout – Preparing for July 1, 2017

By: RBS Lawyers

Background. The most recent federal budget concluded with the promise (or threat) that the government will be...