Rolling-over taxable assets to a spouse is simple. But transferring taxable assets to other heirs can have tax consequences. If your client should die without a living spouse, its as though they liquidated all their assets the moment before their death, and any taxes due must be paid by their estate. Their heirs will receive only what remains. Fortunately, in most circumstances, your clients can pass along their principal residence to their heirs without paying tax, but if they have registered investments, stocks, mutual funds, a cottage, other real estate, or a business, a significant portion of their estate may be eroded by taxes. The good news is they can do something about it now.
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