Christine van Cauwenberghe

Christine van Cauwenberghe, Vice-President of Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management and author, shares her expertise on essential estate planning topics. She emphasizes the pitfalls of direct beneficiary designations that can lead to family disputes and tax surprises. Christine warns against the risks of joint ownership and highlights the critical importance of income tax liability at death over probate fees. With practical advice for blended families and the use of life insurance to ensure liquidity, she provides valuable insights for effective estate planning.