Kingston Whig-Standard

16/11/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: If you have a spouse, the success of your estate planning could depend on the kind of will you have. We break down a few varieties and the family situations in which they could be helpful.

A ‘mutual wills agreement’ can prevent unwelcome surprises later, especially in contentious families

14/11/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: Who's making the biggest donations in Canada? Check out these big-ticket numbers.

More next-generation family members, women and first-gen Canadians are making mark on large-scale philanthropy

20/10/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: Terrible experience with her sick golden retriever led Dacia Rohlehr to start new life as an entrepreneur.

Terrible experience with a sick golden retriever led Dacia Rohlehr to start a new life chapter

27/09/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: Settling an estate can take years and drain cash if your terms are not specific or executors need to account for errors you made.

Settling an estate can take years and drain your wallet if terms are not specific or executors need to fix errors

26/09/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: When parents remove obstacles from their kids' path, it can backfire later.

Well-meaning moms and dads often smooth their kids’ path, especially if they have the money to do so

28/08/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: Patricia and Danielle Saputo, of the Montreal dairy processor family, knew early on they wouldn’t take on leadership roles in the family business. So they created their own.

Patricia and Danielle Saputo, of the family behind the Montreal dairy processor Saputo Inc., knew early on they wouldn’t take on leadership roles in the family business

25/08/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: While money can definitely be passed down via wills and estates, families should consider other methods, too.

The idea that parents or grandparents leave money to family members through their will is becoming outdated

18/08/2023

Kingston Humane Society Pet Adoptions! The KHS is over capacity. Adopt or donate! thewhig.com/kingstonpetadoptions

18/08/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: The moment a parent remarries and a family becomes blended, that parent usually vows to support the new spouse. This has estate-planning trouble written all over it for the children.

Families who don’t talk about and tackle these estate planning issues risk pain and resentment later

17/08/2023

From CanadianFamilyOffices.com: He came from India as an engineer and ended up the billionaire founder of real estate firm Claridge Homes in Ottawa. He is also making headlines as part of the potential new ownership group of the Ottawa Senators hockey team.

The billionaire and potential Ottawa Senators co-owner acknowledges the role of family, vision and luck in making the leap to developer