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Does the Will provide for charitable donations or bequests? If properly documented, they may represent tax deductions to the Estate.
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TAX DEDUCTIBILTY OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS THROUGH THE WILL Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingWhat does the Court consider when determining which of several testamentary document stands? A summary of Gibbon Estate v. Sleeping Children Around the World….
Battle of the Wills Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, WillsThe cy-près doctrine sounds formidable. However, it is an invaluable tool to ensure that the charitable intent of a testator is respected despite the changing sands of time…..
Understanding the Cy-Près Doctrine Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Estate Litigation, WillsA recent news report by the Wall Street Journal details the latest turn in a high profile litigation regarding the multi-billion dollar estate of Hong Kong heiress Nina Wang. ….
Ruling Handed Down by Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Billion Dollar Estate Fight Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable GivingRegardless of your level of wealth, asset-based philanthropy should be conducted free of public pressure.
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Is giving 50 percent enough for the very wealthy? Continue Reading »
Charitable Giving, Philanthropy/Charitable Giving