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Globally the push for greater transparency of beneficial ownership continues.

As founders of owner-operated businesses consider exit strategies, the choice made can have far-reaching implications, not only for your financial gains but also for the legacy...

Many First Nations have recently settled their agricultural benefits claim or are in the process of negotiating a settlement right now. How can they protect their settlement monies and ensure they benefit their communities for generations to come? One of the ways they can do this is to create a trust.

In all estates, the estate trustee will need to consider whether they must "probate" the estate. The probate process is conducted by the proposed estate trustee submitting a court application...

On October 3, 2016, the Minister of Finance of Canada announced changes to the federal Income Tax Act that will affect the availability of the principal residence exemption to non-residents...

There are potential income tax benefits of having a family trust as a part of your corporate structure, as it could mean tens — if not hundreds — of thousands of extra dollars in your pocket… legally.

Alberta's Trustee Act was recently overhauled and revised. Bill 12, which revised the original act, received Royal Assent on April 29, 2022 and came into force on February 1, 2023 (the "Act" or the "New Act").

In an abrupt change of policy, Budget 2014 proposed to eliminate the immigration trust regime.

After months of uncertainty for the charitable sector, the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA")has confirmed that registered charities will not need to file a T3 Trust Income Tax and Information...

Bill C-43 received Royal Assent in December of 2014, ushering in a new era of estate planning with changes to the Income Tax Act.

Many of you may have read about the recent Murdoch family trust dispute, the elements of which...

In Brent Kern Family Trust v. The Queen, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed the taxpayer’s appeal with reasons delivered from the bench.

Rectification is an equitable remedy that allows a court to correct errors in a written document, such as a contract or legal instrument, when the document fails to reflect the true intentions of the parties.

Are you a participant in a joint venture that is using a bare trust or nominee corporation to report its GST/HST?

I have previously written about how you can avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of your principal residence, subject to ensuring that you are onside the various rules.

Often we are asked to assist clients with preparing an asset purchase and sale agreement where all or a portion of the assets require third party consents to the transfer ...

When it comes to ensuring a loved one with a disability is taken care of, few things are more important than a well-considered plan.