In this episode of Your Estate Matters, Nicole and Greg engage with Grant Conroy, a portfolio manager at Genus Capital Management. The discussion centers on family wealth, legacy building, and holistic wealth stewardship. Grant shares his journey from London's trading floors to wealth management, influenced by personal changes and family connections. He emphasizes viewing wealth beyond financial capital, incorporating intellectual, social, spiritual, and human aspects. Key topics include the responsibilities of inheritors, the importance of communication in succession planning, the impact of wealth transfer in Canada, and the role of empathy and gratitude in managing wealth.

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In this episode, Nicole and Greg discuss digital asset planning with Geoff Costello, a Vancouver-based lawyer and digital asset expert. The conversation covers the nature of digital assets, focusing on cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Jeff explains the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, the role of cryptography, and the concept of mining. He highlights challenges in estate administration, the evolving legal landscape, and offers recommendations for ensuring families can access digital assets in case of incapacity or death. The episode emphasizes the importance of proper planning and organization for digital assets in estate planning.

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In this episode of Your Estate Matters, Greg and Nicole discuss the critical role of business valuation in estate planning with Chartered Business Valuator Kiu Ghanavizchian. They explore the importance of accurate valuations, the challenges faced in the process, and creative solutions for disputes. The conversation also touches on succession planning, shareholder agreements, and interesting valuation cases, providing valuable insights for listeners involved in estate matters.

Kiu is a Partner at Partner at Blair Mackay Mynett Valuations Inc.

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