December 2020

Implications of appointing a non-resident Estate Trustee

Appointing an estate trustee who does not reside in Canada has several negative implications.  A non-resident estate trustee is required to post a bond (which is costly and adds delay), and he or she may not be eligible to make certain financial investments available to Canadian residents (e.g., stocks, bonds, Canada Savings Bonds). Even if

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