News, Events and PublicationsRelated to Estate and Trust Administration

Foreign Buyer’s Prohibition for Residential Real Estate: Canadian Government Announces a Further Two-Year Extension

By: Jeevan V. Ahuja

The federal government’s Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”),...

Ariel E. Lekas Presents at Women in Business Summit

Ariel Lekas is presenting on the importance of estate and succession planning for business owners at the Women...

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

By: Navneet Aujla

Alter Ego Trusts (AET) and Joint Partner Trusts (JPT) are estate planning tools (also known as...

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...

Rutsu Shikano and Ariel Lekas Present at BC Tax Conference on Sept. 18, 2023

Rutsu Shikano and Ariel Lekas are educating tax practitioners on both classic and novel business succession methods at the BC...

Estate & Wealth Advisory Group Members Host Seminar on Family Shareholders’ Agreements

Tim Brown, Max Shilleto and Eryn MacKenzie presented a client seminar on the complexities of planning for the family business.

The...

UPDATE: Foreign Buyer’s Beware: Canadian Government Enacts a Ban on Purchases of Residential Real Estate by Non-Canadians

By: Jeevan V. Ahuja

Note: This article was updated on February 12, 2024, following the federal government’s...

Wills & Estates Lawyer, Eryn Jackson, Presents at Upcoming Webinar

The Brella Community Services Society has invited Eryn Jackson to present at the...

The “Bare” Minimum? Or Just Enough?

By: Kiran K. Dhesa

A common goal for individuals when creating their estate plan is to avoid having assets...

Kiran Dhesa Published in CB ABC’S Legal Publication, Bar Talk

A common goal for individuals when creating their estate plan is to avoid having assets pass through their estate. This may be to...

Eryn Jackson Presents to RBC Wealth Management: Contingency Planning & Peace of Mind in Being Prepared

We're often called to react to unexpected situations. Be it terminal sickness, death, or divorce, it’s important to have...

Upcoming Changes to Trust Filing Requirements

By: RBS

Are you the trustee of an express trust? Be prepared for significant changes to your CRA reporting requirements.

Changes...