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Draft Legislation Released for Changes to Registered Disability Savings Plans

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In the 2019 federal budget, the government announced changes to the rules in the Income Tax Act (“ITA”) that govern registered disability savings plans, or RDSP’s (also referred to in this blog as a “plan”). On July 30, 2019, the Minister of Finance released the draft legislation and explanatory notes for those changes. Under the existing rules, the beneficiary of an RDSP must qualify for the disability tax credit (“DTC”)….

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Uncovering the Reasons Behind Planning Choices

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This blog was written by Justin Ecclestone, Associate Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management In this blog post I wanted to share an experience I had with a client. In my role, I meet with people from all walks of life. I’ve met with business owners, retired professionals, working professionals, widows and widowers as well as those who have received the majority of their wealth through inheritance. It….

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Trusts and Trust Resettlements – Variations and Circumstances

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Variation(s) of a trust agreement, after it is settled, does carry the risk of causing a resettlement of a trust or a disposition of a beneficiary’s interest in the trust, with serious tax consequences. But not all variations lead to resettlement, fortunately. Recently in an advance ruling, the Canada revenue Agency (“CRA”) was asked to consider whether a trustee seeking to amend a trust agreement for the appointment of the….

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Providing for Beneficiaries living with Addictions and Substance Abuse

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This Blog was written by: Alicia Godin, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotiatrust  I recently had the opportunity to participate in the estate planning process for two sets of clients facing similar challenges. Both clients are in their mid to late 60’s, and they each have two children. It was their intention to leave their respective estates to each of their children, in a fair and equal manner. Previous blog posts….

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Embryo Freezing Costs: Medical Expense Tax Credit Extended to Same Sex Couples.

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The Income Tax Act (“ITA”) generally permits as an eligible medical expense of an individual, an amount paid to a medical practitioner, dentist, or nurse or a public or licensed private hospital for medical or dental services provided to a patient. Medical services are diagnostic, therapeutic or rehabilitative services that are performed by a medical practitioner acting within the scope of his or her professional training. Generally, a payment to….

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And the “Petty” Saga Continues…

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Liz Bozek first blogged about the tragedy of Tom Petty’s sudden death and the musical legacy that he left behind, commenting that “a life unexpectedly cut short can nevertheless be celebrated because of the rich legacy left behind.” Unfortunately, any hopes of a long-term celebration by his family were dashed when Tom’s daughters, Annakim and Adria, sued Tom’s widow and their step-mother, Dana York Petty, for control of his music….

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