Our child is a beneficiary of our family trust. He is getting married and is worried about asking his fiancée to sign a marriage contract.

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My company has sourced a property that it really needs. The owner wants to sell but is hesitating because he will have a huge tax bill.

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Our company has written down the cost of land for tax purposes. The land has regained its value. We do not want to pay the tax.

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My company is a partner in another partnership. The new tax rules appear to create a strain on future cash flow.

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Our company is purchasing a property with the intention of building residential condos. The deal will require additional investor financing. What form of ownership and what type of agreement should be utilized?

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We are buying a vacation property in Florida. We are concerned about American estate tax and Canadian income tax. We don’t know how to structure our ownership.

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Our children have grown up spending summers at the family cottage. They all have a sentimental attachment to it. My wife and I are preparing our wills. What do we do with the cottage?

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My sons have joined my business. I am concerned about their ability to work together once I retire or die. What do I do?

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My long-time partner and I no longer have the same goals and aspirations. We own both long term revenue producing properties and land held for development of both rental properties and houses for sale. How do we split up our assets?

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My company has substantial equity. Real estate lenders look to this equity for their security. However I am concerned that they are protected to my detriment. What do I do?

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Our potential tenants are demanding huge concessions. We understand that many of these concessions are deductible for tax purposes. Please advise.

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CRA is coming in to audit. I’m worried that one of my employees may say something they shouldn’t.

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