Viewpoints about Creditor protection
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A guaranteed return – and more
Guaranteed interest accounts (GIAs) provide interest income, insurance benefits and flexibility. Learn more about them.
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The value of naming a beneficiary
Manulife segregated funds and GICs let owners name a beneficiary, and avoid probate, save substantially on fees, and maintain their confidentiality.
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Understanding trusts and contracts held in trust
Learn trust basics: Formal vs. informal, attribution rules, end of the preferred beneficiary election, contracts held 'in trust'. Sample forms included.
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Get acquainted with segregated funds
Keen to start investing in segregated funds, but confused about the terminology? Here's a glossary of frequently used terms that could come in handy.
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Seeking shelter in stormy seas
Learn how Segregated fund contracts can offer a safe harbour for Canadians worried about volatile markets.
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Professional Corporations Offer Tax Breaks
Many professionals in Canada can now incorporate their practice. Who's included? Who's a good candidate for incorporation? What are the pros and cons?
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Protecting your nest egg after you’re gone — Annuity Settlement Option
Spacing out an inheritance: The Annuity Settlement Option
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Investments owned by private corporations – Some considerations
Issues to consider when operating companies and holding companies own Manulife Investments GICs, Manulife segregated fund contracts, or other investments.
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Alter ego trusts: an answer to enhance creditor protection (Quebec edition)
Alter ego trusts may provide creditor protection and offer efficiency in the case of incapacity.
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Creditor protection — Top 10 tips for business owners
Business owners may be unaware of risk to personal assets from creditor claims. That's why it's critical to regularly review their creditor protection strategy.
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