Cross Border Tax & Estate Planning Strategies for Canadians with US Assets Legal issues facing Canadian Citizens with U.S. Estate:

• Should your U.S. residence be in your name alone, with spouse, with children, in a corporation or in a U.S. Trust?
• Can you qualify for a mortgage in the U.S.?
• Can you sign the documents in Canada?
• Is there a U.S. capital gain tax payable if you sell your U.S. residence?
• Who will inherit your U.S. residence upon your death?
• Is your Canadian Will valid in the U.S.?
• Is your Canadian Incapacity Mandate valid in Florida?
• Is there a way to avoid the expensive and time consuming U.S. Probate procedures?
• Will your U.S. residence be taxed upon your death?
• If so, is there anything you can do to eliminate the tax?