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Estate Freezes

Our experienced estate lawyers provide important insight into the areas of estate planning and asset protection. We provide straightforward solutions to ensure that your best interests are protected, both during your lifetime and for your family's future.  In some cases, this may involve the use an estate freeze.

Generally speaking, an estate freeze involves the legal reorganization of the ownership of property, so that the value of your interest is capped or "frozen". Going forward, any increase in the value of the property will be transferred to your children through a trust for their benefit. This process may result in the transfer of capital gains, as well as provide opportunities for:

·       Tax savings on death;
·        Income-splitting; and
·        Asset protection.
 
Our legal professionals will provide you with sound legal advice on all aspects of estate planning as our lawyers are committed to ensuring that your family retains the wealth that it has accumulated.

If you require assistance with any aspect of estate freezes, contact one of our estate lawyers at Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan in Timmins or Temiskaming Shores.