Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals: Estate Freezes Explained

A simple guide to estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, covering estate freezes, preferred and common shares, Section 85 and 86 rollovers, and trusts. Estate Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals: A Simple Guide to Estate Freezes If you’ve built real wealth, whether through a business, a professional corporation, or years of smart investing, estate planning stops being […]

Retirement Planning for Doctors & Incorporated Professionals (Simple Guide)

Retirement planning for doctors, dentists, and incorporated professionals works differently than a typical 9-to-5. Here’s a simple, practical guide to doing it right. Retirement Planning for Doctors: A Simple Guide for Physicians, Dentists, and Incorporated Professionals If you’re a physician, dentist, or another incorporated professional, here’s something you already know deep down: retirement planning for […]

Post Mortem Planning for Doctor Jimmy to avoid Triple Taxation!

Doctor Jimmy is a single parent, who owns a professional corporation worth FMV of $ 3 million and an ACB of $0. He also has $900,000 in investments worth $3 million. After his death, there could be three layers of taxes. 1. A $3 million capital gain subject to approximately $740,000 in taxes2. His daughter, […]

How can you optimize estate distribution with residual and hotchpot clauses?

Estate distribution is a complex matter, as each individual’s financial situation is unique. The extent to which your wealth passes outside of your estate can be influenced by proactive probate fee planning. The primary instrument for specifying how your assets are distributed among your beneficiaries is a Last Will and Testament.  When doing estate planning, […]

Can your assets be protected from creditors?

Estate planning is not just about passing on your assets. It’s also about safeguarding them from potential creditors. Unforeseen liabilities can pose a threat to your financial stability and the well-being of your loved ones. To address these concerns, we’ll explore the various sources of creditors and effective strategies available to shield your assets, ensuring […]

Are you planning to start a business?

Starting your own business is an exciting and often life-altering venture. It’s a journey filled with crucial decisions, and one of the earliest choices you’ll need to make is how to structure your business. The decision between a sole proprietorship and incorporating your business can significantly impact your operations, liabilities, and tax obligations.   It is […]

Do you have an Investment plan or a Holistic Financial Plan?

In life, it’s crucial to consider the bigger picture rather than a narrow view to make well-informed decisions. This principle extends to planning your financial future, emphasizing the importance of aligning all your financial aspects for comprehensive protection. What is Holistic Planning? Holistic planning covers six key areas: Assessing these areas collectively ensures efficient resource allocation […]

Basics of a Universal Life Insurance Policy

Basics of a Universal Life Insurance Policy Understanding Universal Life Insurance Universal Life (UL) insurance, introduced in the 80s, was crafted as a tax-free investment tool for affluent individuals. Over two decades, it gained popularity for growing wealth and facilitating tax-free wealth transfer. Key Components: Flexibility : This involves depositing a premium to cover the […]

Choosing between RRIF and Annuity?

Retirement planning shouldn’t be a guessing game, right?  By turning your RRSP into RRIF and using annuities you can create a stable and tax-efficient income. This could save you thousands in taxes through income splitting.  If you are 65 or older, you can split up to 50% of your RRIF Income, with your spouse to […]

The 7 Most Common Mistakes

7 Costly Tax & Estate Planning Mistakes Incorporated Professionals Make – And How to Avoid Them A straightforward guide for doctors, dentists, and consultants who want to protect their family, reduce taxes, and build lasting wealth. A Quick Note from Munish Mehan Hi, I’m Munish Mehan, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Life Underwriter […]