What is the GREATEST financial risk that would arise in the event of Akeno’s death?

Akeno is a 65-year-old retired accountant. He is divorced and has a 40-year-old son who is financially independent. Thanks to years of diligent savings, Akeno now enjoys a comfortable retirement. In addition to his pension income, he has over $300,000 invested in shares in his non-registered account. He lives in...

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If Larissa were to pass away today, which of her assets would be fully taxable on her final income tax return?

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...

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Who should she name as a beneficiary?

Svetlana is a 45-year-old single mother with two children: Georgi 17; and Ingrid 13. The children's father, Vladimir, has a serious gambling problem and only visits them sporadically. Vladimir's younger brother Sergei, on the other hand, is a dependable and helpful uncle who helps Svetlana regularly with the children. Svetlana...

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Which duties and obligations did Dario break?

Last week, at a dinner party, Dario, an insurance agent, met Andrew, a successful businessperson with a net worth of over $10 million. Dario spent the evening following Andrew around, telling him how he could help him manage his finances. The day after the meeting, Dario sent a fruit basket...

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What type of asset is Joseph's diamond necklace collection considered to be?

Joseph, a retired jeweler, meets with Larry, an insurance agent with Summit Life Co., to review Joseph's life insurance needs. Joseph has made it clear in his will that upon his death, his son will inherit his collection of diamond necklaces, valued at $1.8 million. What type of asset is...

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Three years ago, Douglas purchased a whole life insurance policy with numerous supplementary benefits and riders. Today, he meets with his doctor who informs him that he has late-stage colon cancer and has only a few months to live. Even with surgery, his chances of survival are low. Douglas calls his insurance agent, Penny, to ask her what he should do to obtain a benefit immediately.

Three years ago, Douglas purchased a whole life insurance policy with numerous supplementary benefits and riders. Today, he meets with his doctor who informs him that he has late-stage colon cancer and has only a few months to live. Even with surgery, his chances of survival are low. Douglas calls...

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Who will receive Maeve's death benefit if she dies today?

Maeve is an Ontario resident. Fifteen years ago, she purchased a $250,000 whole life insurance policy and named her husband Guillaume as the primary beneficiary and her 4-year-old son Edwin as the contingent beneficiary. Last week, Tasha, Maeve's insurance agent called her to ask if she has had any life...

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What will happen under this agreement if Alana dies today?

Alana, Meaghan, and Beatrice are equal shareholders of Advanced Tech Inc. They each own 100 shares of the company. Each share is currently worth $5,000. They recently signed a cross-purchase buy-sell agreement that is funded by life insurance. What will happen under this agreement if Alana dies today?A . Meaghan...

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What additional information about Dr. Kumar's policy does Kavya need to complete her review?

Dr. Kumar owns a 10-year term life insurance policy with a level death benefit of $500,000 issued by Expert Health & Life Inc. The policy is renewable, convertible to age 70, and contains no additional riders. Dr. Kumar is the life insured. She is single, has no dependents, and her...

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To whom will Baheya’s death benefit be paid?

Zaid married Baheya five years ago in Montreal. A year later, Zaid purchased two individual term-life insurance policies, one on his life and the second on Baheya’s life, each with a death benefit of $250,000. The marriage didn't last long and the couple divorced shortly thereafter. Baheya went on to...

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