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The Reverse Mortgage and the Estate Plan — 4 Things Every Canadian Family Should Discuss

The Reverse Mortgage and the Estate Plan — 4 Things Every Canadian Family Should Discuss

The Reverse Mortgage and the Estate Plan — 4 Things Every Canadian Family Should DiscussMatthew Hines
Published on: 15/04/2026

A reverse mortgage affects the estate. Here are the 4 conversations every Canadian family should have before — and after — one is signed.

What Your Estate Lawyer Needs to Know Before Your Client Signs a Reverse Mortgage

What Your Estate Lawyer Needs to Know Before Your Client Signs a Reverse Mortgage

What Your Estate Lawyer Needs to Know Before Your Client Signs a Reverse MortgageMatthew Hines
Published on: 06/04/2026

Estate lawyers in Canada are increasingly encountering reverse mortgages in client files. Here's the plain-English briefing on how they work, what to watch for, and where the legal touchpoints are.

Why Most Financial Advisors Get Reverse Mortgages Wrong — and What a Good One Does Instead

Why Most Financial Advisors Get Reverse Mortgages Wrong — and What a Good One Does Instead

Why Most Financial Advisors Get Reverse Mortgages Wrong — and What a Good One Does InsteadMatthew Hines
Published on: 31/03/2026

Most Canadian financial advisors default to "avoid it" on reverse mortgages. Here's what the evidence actually says — and what a genuinely client-focused advisor does with it.

Your Parents Are Thinking About a Reverse Mortgage. Here's What You Actually Need to Know.

Your Parents Are Thinking About a Reverse Mortgage. Here's What You Actually Need to Know.

Your Parents Are Thinking About a Reverse Mortgage. Here's What You Actually Need to Know.Matthew Hines
Published on: 15/07/2025

If your parents are considering a reverse mortgage and you're not sure what to think, this is the honest, plain-English explanation you've been looking for.

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