Planning your estate

A Desjardins advisor can help with your estate planning

They can help you in order to:

• Reduce the tax burden on your estate1
• Maximize the value of your estate
• Consolidate your assets

Make an appointment

1-833-785-9850 This link will launch your default phone software.

What your advisor can do for you

Your Desjardins advisor will guide you through the estate planning process to make sure your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are taken care of. They can help you:

Reduce the tax burden on your estate

• Prepare your estate balance sheet to figure out your net worth
• Come up with a personalized financial plan to help you meet your goals (asset protection, estate planning, etc.)

Maximize the value of your estate

• Protect the value of your assets1
• Use tax strategies (life insurance, testamentary trust, planned giving, etc.)1
• Develop investment strategies tailored to your needs

Consolidate your assets

• Get an overview of your financial situation so they can recommend investment solutions to help you meet your financial goals
• Make it easier to manage your money (paperwork, contact people, etc.)
• Simplify the estate transfer process for your loved ones with a single financial institution

Take an inventory of your assets

Estate planning tips

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Tax implications of passing on your cottage: Separating fact from fiction - External link. This link will open in a new window.

The tax burden associated with leaving your cottage to your heirs is a complicated topic, and it's easy to get lost in the details. Test yourself! True or false?

Estate planning: 3 tax strategies to implement today - External link. This link will open in a new window.

You've worked hard to build up your assets and you want to be able to pass on that wealth to your loved ones. Choose the right strategy today.

3 facts you need to know for your estate planning - External link. This link will open in a new window.

Discover why it pays to create an estate plan sooner rather than later. It makes things easier for you and will make things easier for your loved ones later on.

Your estate planning: talk with your family! (1 min 54 sec.)

When you have an estate plan, you can rest easy knowing that your last wishes will be carried out and your loved ones' inheritance will be protected.

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Estate Assistance can answer all your estate planning questions

Managing an estate can bring up a lot of questions. As a Desjardins member, you have access to Estate Assistance. It offers free access to legal information and first-level support for estate planning, settlement and management. Give us a call! 1-855-559-5501 This link will launch your default phone software.

A notary for the legal side of things

Your Desjardins advisor can help you with the financial aspects of your estate planning. For the legal aspects, like your will, talk to a notary - External link. This link will open in a new window..

Meet with a Desjardins advisor

Make an appointment

1-833-785-9850 This link will launch your default phone software.