Proactive planning with low market values using gifts

Do you have substantial assets that you want to pass on to beneficiaries now? Would you like to avoid erosion of your estate from recurring taxes every time assets are passed from one generation to the next?

As the world economy trudges through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, many investment and financial plans are on hold. However, these challenging times may present an opportunity to focus on how best to preserve wealth for the benefit of future generations.

With asset values depressed, as many now are, gifts can be an effective way to transfer wealth and even create a lasting financial legacy. While there are many ways to structure gifts, two common approaches are outright gifts and gifts to dynasty trusts.

Read more about Proactive Planning During a Time of Uncertainty and Volatility:
https://private-wealth.us.cibc.com/blog/-/blogs/proactive-planning-during-a-time-of-uncertainty-and-volatility