Published: December 2011
The Executor's Handbook, 4th Edition is a comprehensive and practical resource designed to assist the administrator or executor of an estate in the administration process. Regardless of the province or territory you reside in, it provides you with the appropriate information and resources you will need to administer either a simple or complex estate.
This latest edition updates the existing content, and will also expand the commentary and legislative references to include valuable new estate administration information.
Specific attention has been given to the law as it applies in the province in Quebec, and the commentary has been expanded to reflect the difference in Quebec compared to the other provinces and territories.
Topics covered:
- Considerations regarding digital assets and online activity of deceased
- Treatment of new registered plans (tax-free savings accounts and registered disability savings plans) at death
- Updated information on finding suspected or lost life insurance policies
- Updated information regarding income tax filings and considerations
- Updated probate tax information
About the Author
Leanne D. Kaufman is Vice-President of the Professional Practice Group at RBC Wealth Management, Estate and Trust Services. She oversees a team that provides ongoing legal, tax and technical guidance, advice and training to a national group of trust professionals, and senior management. Ms. Kaufman also has experience as an associate lawyer practicing commercial litigation.
Contributors
Anne Chaurette
K. Thomas Grozinger
Shamim Panchbhay