Estate & Inheritance Planning

Expert Inheritance Financial Planning for Ontario Families in 2025

Minimize estate taxes, reduce probate fees, and ensure your beneficiaries receive the maximum inheritance possible with strategic planning tailored to 2025 tax laws.

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2025 Tax Law Updates
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Our Inheritance Planning Services

Comprehensive estate planning strategies designed to minimize taxes and maximize your legacy

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Estate Tax Optimization

Strategic planning to minimize provincial and federal estate taxes using 2025 tax law updates and exemptions.

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Probate Fee Reduction

Implement structures to reduce or eliminate probate fees, saving thousands in unnecessary costs.

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Trust Structures

Establish family trusts and other vehicles to protect assets and provide tax-efficient wealth transfer.

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Principal Residence Planning

Maximize the principal residence exemption and plan for multiple property ownership scenarios.

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Business Succession

Plan for the tax-efficient transfer of family businesses and professional practices.

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Will & Power of Attorney

Coordinate with legal professionals to ensure your estate planning documents align with tax strategies.

Updated for 2025

2025 Inheritance Tax Changes in Ontario

Stay ahead of the latest tax law changes that could impact your estate planning strategy

Capital Gains Tax Updates

The 2025 federal budget introduced significant changes to capital gains taxation that directly impact estate planning. We help you navigate:

  • New inclusion rates for capital gains over $250,000
  • Impact on principal residence exemption strategies
  • Planning opportunities for investment properties
  • Charitable donation timing strategies

Ontario Probate Fee Changes

Ontario probate fees continue to impact estate values. Our strategies include:

  • Joint ownership structures to avoid probate
  • Multiple will strategies for business assets
  • Trust planning to minimize probate exposure
  • Insurance beneficiary designations

Family Trust Opportunities

2025 presents new opportunities for family trust planning:

  • Income splitting strategies within new tax rules
  • Cottage and recreational property planning
  • Multi-generational wealth transfer planning
  • Protection from creditors and family breakdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about inheritance planning in Ontario

How much inheritance tax will I pay in Ontario in 2025?

Ontario doesn't have a specific inheritance tax, but there are deemed disposition rules that trigger capital gains taxes on death. We help minimize these taxes through strategic planning including principal residence exemptions, charitable giving, and trust structures.

What are probate fees in Ontario and how can I reduce them?

Ontario probate fees are $15 per $1,000 of estate value (1.5%). For a $1 million estate, that's $15,000. We use strategies like joint ownership, multiple wills, and trusts to significantly reduce or eliminate these fees.

Should I set up a family trust for inheritance planning?

Family trusts can be excellent tools for tax planning, asset protection, and multi-generational wealth transfer. We analyze your specific situation to determine if a trust structure makes sense and help implement the optimal strategy.

How do the 2025 capital gains changes affect my estate plan?

The 2025 federal budget changes to capital gains inclusion rates significantly impact estate planning. We review your current plan and recommend adjustments to minimize the tax impact on your beneficiaries.

What happens to my cottage or vacation property when I die?

Vacation properties are subject to capital gains tax on death unless properly planned. We help with strategies including family trusts, fractional ownership structures, and timing of transfers to minimize taxes.

Get Your Free Estate Planning Assessment

Discover how much your beneficiaries could save with proper inheritance planning. Our assessment covers tax optimization, probate reduction, and wealth transfer strategies.

Comprehensive estate tax analysis
2025 tax law optimization strategies
Probate fee reduction planning
Trust and family wealth strategies
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