(Vanessa, a grandmother, wants to set up a savings account for her six-month-old granddaughter Brienne’s future education, making a lump sum and regular contributions.
Which account is best suited?)
(Gregory and Vanessa married at an early age and had three children, who are now in their forties: Eve, Rick and Max. When the couple retired five years ago, they purchased a joint life annuity. They also had a will drawn up naming the three children as equal beneficiaries of their estate. The will specifies that Eve will act as executor of the estate.
Last week, Gregory and Vanessa both died in a car accident.
Who could make a death claim as regards the annuity?)
Seven years ago, Amber invested $150,000 in a non-registered equity segregated fund. Her investment grew, and today, the market value of her fund is $165,000. She places an order to redeem her fund and she wants to know how her investment will be taxed.
(Germaine, a shareholder-manager, already has a group RRSP for her employees. She now wants to establish a second group savings plan that allows employees to withdraw money at any time without additional taxes or penalties.
Which plan fits her needs?)