Practice

How executors should handle funeral arrangements

One of the first responsibilities of any executor is to make funeral arrangements for the deceased. But what if the will doesn’t mention funeral arrangements? Who decides what happens at the funeral—and at what cost? Wide discretion Mary-Jane Wilson, partner at Wilson Rasmussen LLP in Surrey, B.C., says executors have final say on all decisions […]

By James Dolan |November 6, 2015

4 min read

Help business owners focus on employee wellness

Many organizations recognize the importance of employee benefits and pension programs. And this is especially important today, when executives are managing multigenerational workforces.

By Sarah Brown |November 6, 2015

3 min read

3 new ways to appreciate clients

Advisors tell us what’s worked and what hasn’t

By Lyndsie Corkum |November 6, 2015

5 min read

Take golf-loving clients to the Canadian Open

Every year Golf Canada and the PGA Tour—the U.S.-based pro-golf circuit—put on the RBC Canadian Open. The tournament, first contested in 1904, draws many of the world’s top-ranked players, with past champions including such household names as Tiger Woods. The event’s a big attraction for golf lovers with VIPs to entertain. This past July, it […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |November 6, 2015

5 min read