Adèle retired a few months ago. She sold some of her assets and would like to use the funds to take out a term annuity to increase her retirement income. Adèle brings a $300,000 cheque to Germain, her financial security advisor, and wants to begin receiving lifetime guaranteedbenefits in one month with the right to use capital in the event of an emergency. When Germain tells her about alienating capital, the capitalization phase, and the payment phase, Adèle becomes confused and asks for clearer explanations. What can Germain say to help Adèle understand?
Pierre is an insurance of persons representative. His new client, Carole, wishes to buy life insurance but wants to know everything about life insurance products before making a choice. What are Pierre’s responsibilities in this case?
Isaac and Natasha, Quebec residents, were married 18 years ago. At the time, they visited a notary to get married under the "separation as to property" matrimonial regime and had indicated their wish to waive the application of the division of the patrimony by agreement. After experiencing a series of personal crises, the couple is now divorcing.
Which of the following assets, if any, will they have to separate when they divorce?
Surjit and Rajbir got married in 2010, and Surjit named Rajbir as the irrevocable beneficiary of his life insurance contract. In 2017, the couple divorced amicably, and Surjit met with his insurance representative, Ivan, to review his plans. Surjit tells Ivan that he would like to keep Rajbir as his beneficiary.
What should Ivan counsel his client to do?