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Certainty in Uncertain Times - Strategic Estate Planning

This course will focus on will planning, use of trusts and the financial tools available to provide peace of mind when individuals need it the most!

Created byTony Salgado, CPA, CA, CFP, CLU
4.4
(278 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Jun 16, 2025
Certainty in Uncertain Times - Strategic Estate Planning

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify key components of a will and the role of an executor in estate planning.
check_circleDistinguish between Inter Vivos Trusts and Testamentary Trusts and their uses in Canada.
check_circleEvaluate the different ways beneficiaries can inherit assets under Canadian law.
check_circleApply financial planning tools that provide stability and peace of mind in estate planning.

About This Course

This course provides a foundational understanding of estate planning for Canadians, focusing on wills, trusts, and essential financial tools. It empowers participants to make informed decisions during life’s planned and unplanned transitions. By exploring key concepts like executor roles, beneficiary options, and the distinctions between types of trusts, individuals will gain the knowledge needed to confidently plan for the future.

Learners will also examine strategies that offer peace of mind, including how to structure inheritances and utilize financial planning tools that bring security to both individuals and their families. This course is ideal for anyone seeking clarity on estate planning essentials and the tools to protect their legacy.

Your Instructor

Tony Salgado, CPA, CA, CFP, CLU
Tony Salgado, CPA, CA, CFP, CLU

Estate Planner

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Tony is a tax & estate accountant and insurance advisor working with family-owned businesses providing estate, insurance and succesion planning solutions and strategies. Tony will provide sophisticated estate & insurance planning alternatives with a focus in helping business owners identify issues and opportunities relating to business succession planning. This approach will help clients through the complexities of wealth transition and tax minimization strategies.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

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What Students Are Saying

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We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.