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Jean recently retired at age 60. A passionate art collector for some 30 years, Jean now has an impressive collection of Canadian paintings. His collection, which he acquired at a cost of $150,000, is currently valued at $600,000.
Jean has over $450,000 in his RRSP. He has been living alone in a rental condo since his divorce five years ago.
When he dies, Jean will leave his property to his only child, Claudia, who is 33, married and has two children.
If he does not make any provisions to cover the tax liability, how will Jean's tax return be affected for the year of his death?
Emeka, a new insurance agent with Sunrise Insurance, meets with her client, Mosi. After analyzing Mosi's needs, Emeka determines that Mosi's current life insurance coverage with Starlight Insurance is more than sufficient. Nevertheless, she persuades Mosi to cancel his existing coverage and buy a new life insurance policy with Sunrise Insurance. She believes this is a good compromise because Mosi will have the coverage he needs, and the new transaction will pay her a commission. Which of the following offences did Emeka commit?
Mercedes is a single mother to her 5-year-old son Arthur. Arthur's father Richard is not in his son's life because he is a recovering drug dealer who spent the last 4 years in and out of prison. Mercedes has full custody of Arthur and cannot count on help from her family because they live in another province.
Wanting to ensure his well-being, in the event of her death, Mercedes purchases a $100,000 life insurance policy and names Arthur the sole beneficiary of the policy.
If she died without a will who would receive the death benefit?