Private wealth, trusts and estates
Canada | Publication | June 2023
Welcome to our private wealth, trusts and estates publication series, where you will find a range of articles that address some of the most common issues and questions that arise for clients in the context of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charities law and related areas. Our articles cover numerous issues pertaining to will planning, the use of trusts, succession and governance of privately held companies, probate fee planning, powers of attorney for property, health care representation agreements, private foundations, and marriage and cohabitation agreements.
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