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Strategic Estate Freezes and Post-Mortem Tax Planning

Unlock Tax Efficiency with Strategic Estate Freezing and Post-Mortem Planning.

Created byProAccount Academy
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(65 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated Nov 7, 2024
Strategic Estate Freezes and Post-Mortem Tax Planning

What You'll Learn

check_circleDefine the concept of estate freezing and its benefits in tax and succession planning.
check_circleIdentify the methods and criteria for executing an estate freeze, including Section 85 and 86 reorganizations.
check_circleAssess re-freezing, melting, and other strategies to adjust estate freezes during economic downturns.
check_circleAnalyze post-mortem tax implications, including deemed dispositions and capital gains considerations.
check_circleApply CRA administrative policies to optimize tax efficiency in estate freezes and post-mortem planning.
check_circleDevelop an estate freeze strategy that balances tax minimization with control and asset sufficiency for the freezor.

About This Course

In this course, participants will delve into the complex world of estate freezes and post-mortem tax strategies, tailored to help business owners and high-net-worth individuals secure their wealth for future generations. An estate freeze can be a powerful tool to minimize taxes and protect family wealth by locking in the value of assets, allowing future growth to benefit successors. However, economic fluctuations may necessitate revisiting or modifying these freezes through re-freezing, melting, or other advanced techniques. This course will guide you through the intricacies of implementing an estate freeze, adapting to changing economic conditions, and managing potential tax implications upon death.

Participants will also explore strategic post-mortem tax planning, addressing challenges like the deemed disposition of assets at death and capital gains tax deferral. Real-world examples, case studies, and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policies are examined to provide participants with actionable insights and the confidence to execute tax-efficient strategies that withstand market volatility.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Basic principles of estate freezing and methods for re-freezing, melting, and thawing.
  • Tax and non-tax considerations in estate planning.
  • Minimizing capital gains tax and utilizing the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE).
  • Income-splitting opportunities through strategic estate freeze.
  • CRA policies and anti-avoidance rules related to estate freezes.
  • Adjusting estate freezes to align with current economic conditions.

Your Instructor

ProAccount Academy
ProAccount Academy
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ProAccount Academy is dedicated to providing top-notch professional development courses for accounting professionals across Australia and the rest of the world!  The academy offers a robust library of over 150 courses, featuring more than 8,000 video tutorials that cover a wide range of accounting and financial topics. Our curriculum covers a broad spectrum of accounting topics, ensuring that our participants stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes. We pride ourselves on delivering practical and interactive learning experiences led by industry experts. ProAccount Academy is committed to helping accountants achieve their professional goals and advance their careers.

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.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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