ANSWERS YES
Given assets were owned by Jane in Ontario, Julie may bring an application for dependent's relief in Ontario. If Jane died without a will, Julie may be entitled to take as a spouse on intestacy and receive the preferential share of $200,000 plus the balance of the Canadian estate. This might mean that Julie will have rights to the cottage in Canada.
YES
The province of Ontario allows cremated remains to be scattered on Crown land and Crown land covered by
water. This includes provincial parks, conservation reserves, and the Great Lakes. Individuals wishing to scatter cremated ashes on private land or private land covered by water may do so with the owner's consent. (For additional details, see the Ministry of Consumer Services web site
) NO
This will be a Canadian trust. It will be subject to Canadian tax laws, including the 21-year disposition rule.
(C) Transporting firearms and ammunition over state and other borders requires careful compliance. Seek clear direction from local authorities in jurisdictions to which the
guns are to be transported. To transport firearms into Canada, you must declare them at the Canada Border Services Agency. You must produce documents to prove that you are entitled to pos- sess a firearm. You must also ensure that they are not prohibited weapons. Also, ensure that the recipients have the proper licences and registration in place when the arms arrive. To do this, contact the chief firearms office of the applicable province.
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