2 Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer

Canadian Tax Law Curriculum · 3:24

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[Verse 1]
When planning for your legacy to last
Probate court can hold your assets fast
But alter ego trusts can pave the way
Keep your assets flowing without delay
Joint partner trusts for common law pairs
Bypass probate's costly affairs

[Chorus]
Estate planning wisdom, transfer with care
ALTER EGO, JOINT PARTNER, assets to share
Insurance protection, charity's call
Family trusts standing, TOSI through it all
Plan it, protect it, pass it along
Estate planning keeps your wealth strong

[Verse 2]
Life insurance proceeds tax-free they flow
But policy transfers have rules you should know
Three year rule applies when you donate
Capital gains may seal your fate
Use insurance funding for tax bills due
Liquidity planning will see you through

[Chorus]
Estate planning wisdom, transfer with care
ALTER EGO, JOINT PARTNER, assets to share
Insurance protection, charity's call
Family trusts standing, TOSI through it all
Plan it, protect it, pass it along
Estate planning keeps your wealth strong

[Verse 3]
Charitable remainder trusts give you both
Income for life and a giving oath
Private foundations for larger estates
Control your giving, choose worthy fates
Tax receipts reduce your burden today
While helping others in a meaningful way

[Chorus]
Estate planning wisdom, transfer with care
ALTER EGO, JOINT PARTNER, assets to share
Insurance protection, charity's call
Family trusts standing, TOSI through it all
Plan it, protect it, pass it along
Estate planning keeps your wealth strong

[Verse 4]
Family trusts were income splitting gold
But TOSI rules changed what we were told
Reasonableness test for adult kids
Capital gains exemption still permits
Cross-border estates need expert advice
Tax treaties prevent you paying twice

[Bridge]
From probate planning to charity's door
Family trusts and cross-border law
Each piece fits in your planning design
Protecting wealth through the passage of time

[Outro]
Estate planning wisdom, build it with care
Your legacy lasting, for those who you share

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