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EP 52 - Are your Retirement Assets Exposed to US Estate Tax?

EP 52 - Are your Retirement Assets Exposed to US Estate Tax?

Update: 2025-04-29
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Think US estate tax doesn’t apply to you as a Canadian? Think again — you could be in for a costly surprise. 

Specifically, we are going to discuss: 

  • What is the US Estate Tax  

  • Two questions you need to consider to determine if you are required to pay US estate tax 

  • Upcoming changes in 2026 that could expose your worldwide estate tax 

  • Strategies to consider to help mitigate or eliminate your exposure 

Lastly, I will finish up with some action items to help address some potential shortfalls in your current plan.  

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EP 52 - Are your Retirement Assets Exposed to US Estate Tax?

EP 52 - Are your Retirement Assets Exposed to US Estate Tax?

Michael Isbister, CFP®