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LLQP Exam
Julie and Jim have been married for 16 years and decide to divorce. They draw up a list of property that will be partitioned based on the provisions of family patrimony: the family home, the cars, the RRSPs, and the benefits accrued with the RRQ during the marriage. What other items should be added to Julie and Jim's list?
Larissa is a 65-year-old retired marketing executive. She is single and has no dependents. Larissa accepted a generous retirement package from her employer five years ago and used her early retirement cash bonus to consolidate her financial affairs. She paid off mortgages on both her principal residence (a condo) and her vacation cottage. The fair market value (FMV) of the real estate increased significantly over the years. She named her sister Natalya as the sole beneficiary of her estate. In addition to the two properties, Larissa's estate includes a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and shares of Apple Inc. that she purchased in her tax-free savings account (TFSA) 10 years ago. If Larissa were to pass away today, which of her assets would be fully taxable on her final income tax return?
Gary owns a $500,000 T-20 life insurance policy with an accidental death rider of $250,000. His estate is named as beneficiary. Gary dies when his car falls into a lake. The autopsy shows that he had a heart attack, which caused his death and led to the accident.
What death benefit amount will the life insurance company pay Gary's estate?