by Frank Restorick | Jul 23, 2026 | Life Insurance
How to avoid probate in Canada: your key options at a glance The most effective ways to avoid probate in Canada are joint ownership with right of survivorship, named beneficiary designations on registered accounts, living trusts, lifetime gifting, and multiple wills....
by Frank Restorick | Jul 22, 2026 | Life Insurance
Avoiding probate in British Columbia is straightforward when you use the right legal tools. Joint tenancy, named beneficiaries on registered accounts, inter vivos trusts, lifetime gifting, and multiple wills all transfer assets outside your estate, cutting both fees...
by Frank Restorick | Jul 21, 2026 | Life Insurance
Avoiding probate in Ontario comes down to a handful of legal tools used before death, not after, supported by specialized tax planning services focused on minimizing probate-related consequences. The most effective strategies are joint tenancy with right of...
by Frank Restorick | Jul 20, 2026 | Life Insurance
What is disability insurance for self-employed workers? When you work for yourself, there’s no HR department cutting you a paycheck while you recover from surgery or a serious illness. Disability insurance for self-employed Canadians fills that gap directly, replacing...
by Frank Restorick | Jul 20, 2026 | Life Insurance
Why life insurance for business owners is different from personal coverage Life insurance for business owners does more than replace lost income. It protects the company itself: covering business debts, funding ownership transfers, and keeping operations running when...
by Frank Restorick | Jul 17, 2026 | Life Insurance
What is whole life insurance in Canada? Whole life insurance is permanent life insurance that covers you for your entire life, not just a set term. Unlike term policies that expire, whole life stays active as long as you pay premiums. That permanence is the core...