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Feb 3rd, 2021 1:34 pm

Ketchenany [OP]: Sr. Member; Jan 31, 2016; 909 posts; 630 upvotes; Kawartha Lakes

Feb 3rd, 2021 1:34 pm

Gifts before passing

Good day,

I'm having hard time getting a straight answer.

Is there any benefit to gifting monies from a basic savings account to the beneficiaries before death? Is there a limit or possible tax implications?

Thank you in advance.

Edit to add location - Ontario

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Feb 3rd, 2021 1:48 pm

tony311: Sr. Member; May 29, 2012; 587 posts; 229 upvotes; Southern Ontario

Feb 3rd, 2021 1:48 pm

if gifted before passing could avoid probate fees, the funds would also not be part of the estate and covered by the working of the will if the person receiving the funds is not listed in the will.
I know for registered accounts like TFSA and RRSP you can name a beneficiary so that it is outside of probate fees and dont have to give the money away before death.
Another option is joint account where if one dies full ownership goes to other account holder.

disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, so I could be totally wrong

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Feb 3rd, 2021 2:00 pm

SubjectivelyObjective: Deal Addict; Jun 26, 2019; 1901 posts; 1638 upvotes; GTA

Feb 3rd, 2021 2:00 pm

Generally speaking @tony311 is correct, you would save 1.5% if you gift it out.

There could be issues with this, but generally speaking as long as its going to the right places and everyone is on board, you should be fine.

Long story short, consult a lawyer for the nitty gritty.

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Feb 3rd, 2021 2:39 pm

Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 24287 posts; 9692 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Feb 3rd, 2021 2:39 pm

Remember that if you gift it before death you might not approve of how they spend it or if they spend it right away. So don't do this if these things could bother you.

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Feb 3rd, 2021 2:53 pm

gr8dlr: Deal Expert; Sep 1, 2005; 16895 posts; 11622 upvotes; Markham

Feb 3rd, 2021 2:53 pm

You need to caveat the "Joint" option and tax and risks of joint ownership.

if you're giving before passing inequitably, there is a risk of someone who's getting less to be "not happy".

If you gift...you can do "recalls".

We're all bozos on the bus until we find a way to express ourselves...

Failure is always an option...just not the preferred one!

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