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Transferring Your Business to the Next Generation: A Guide For Canadian Business Owners

In this article, we’ll cover the following topics:
- How to transfer your business to the next generation
- Estate freeze
- Family trust
- Section 85 rollover
- Common shares

How to transfer your business to the next generation

A common mistake business owners make when transferring their business to non-arms-length individuals (e.g. their children, siblings, etc.) is setting the value of their business at a nominal amount – essentially gifting their business to the next generation.

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How to Draft a Will: The 4 Reasons to Draft a Will (Before You Die)

How to Draft a Will: 4 Reasons to Avoid Dying Without a Will

In this article, we’ll cover the following topics:

- Why you should avoid dying without a will

- You can’t choose how your estate gets distributed

- You’re leaving behind a big mess for your family

- You’re giving a tough job to a loved one who doesn’t want it

- You’re not establishing a guardian for your children (and/or pets)

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