Clark Wilson Family Office partner Richard Weiland, TEP was interviewed by Canadian Family Offices for the article, "Tax benefits and tax traps with estate freezes".
Estate freezes can help you pass along wealth to your children. Timing is key, and double taxation is a risk, along with complex issues around governance, family entitlements and shareholder rights. In this piece, Richard provides a plain language overview of what estate freezes are and when you might consider using one, along with the advantages and disadvantages of using this estate tax planning vehicle.
Read the "Tax benefits and tax traps with estate freezes" article in full HERE.
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