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Estate planning

Build a legacy, not a tax bill

You’ve spent a lifetime building your property, business and savings. Make sure your family receives it — not a tax bill and a forced sale.

Estate planning
Who it’s for

Is this right for you?

  • Owners of real estate and investment properties
  • Incorporated business owners
  • Families planning to pass wealth to the next generation
How it works
  1. Review your estateAssets, likely taxes at death, and who inherits what.
  2. Design the strategyLife insurance, beneficiary designations and corporate solutions.
  3. CoordinateWe work alongside your lawyer and accountant.
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Real estate families

Rental and investment properties can carry large capital gains at death. Plan now so the next generation keeps them.

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Business owners

Corporate-owned insurance, buy-sell funding and succession planning for incorporated businesses.

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Fair inheritance

Equalize what each child receives when one takes over the farm, home or business.

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Legacy & charity

Leave a meaningful gift to your gurdwara, temple, church or favourite charity — tax-efficiently.

The estate tax problem

Why planning matters

At death, most capital property is treated as sold. For families with real estate, investments or a business, the resulting tax can be one of the largest bills the family ever faces.

  • Tax is due before inheritance — estates may have to sell assets to pay it.
  • Life insurance provides tax-free cash exactly when it’s needed.
  • Corporate strategies can make premiums more affordable for business owners.
  • We coordinate with your lawyer and accountant — we don’t replace them.

This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Every estate is different; please involve your accountant and lawyer.

Get started

Talk to an advisor

Tell us a little about what you need. A licensed advisor will compare options from several insurers and call you back — there is no cost for advice.

  • Free, no-obligation quote
  • Options from several insurers
  • Clear explanation of benefits and exclusions

Prefer to talk now? Call 604-750-4848

Book an estate planning consultation

Confidential — a senior advisor will contact you.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my property when I die?
In Canada, you are generally treated as having sold most of your capital property (such as investment real estate, shares and business interests) at fair market value just before death. Any capital gain can create a large tax bill for your estate — often due before assets can be passed on.
How can life insurance help?
A permanent life insurance policy can provide tax-free cash at exactly the right time to pay estate taxes and costs, so your family doesn’t have to sell the cottage, rental properties or business to pay the tax bill.
What about probate?
Probate fees and processes vary by province. Naming beneficiaries directly on life insurance and some registered plans can mean those proceeds pass outside your estate. Your lawyer can advise what applies to you.
I own a corporation — does that change things?
Often, yes. Corporately owned life insurance and the capital dividend account can be powerful planning tools for business owners. We work with your accountant and lawyer to design the right structure.
Do I still need a will?
Yes. A will (and powers of attorney) is the foundation of any estate plan. We can help you think it through and work alongside your lawyer.