When estate matters get complex, emotions run high, or family dynamics get tricky, a professional executor can be a game changer.

Joining host and ClearEstate CEO Davide Pisanu is Christine Van Cauwenberghe, one of Canada's foremost experts on such matters and the co-author, with Blair Evans, of Wealth Planning Strategies for Canadians, which will soon print its 20th edition. Christine is the head of Financial Planning for IG Wealth Management.

We break down what a professional executor does, when it's worth bringing one on board, and how they handle tough situations with expertise and fairness. Plus, we tackle costs, common misconceptions, and whether a pro can also serve as your Power of Attorney.

For more guidance, insight and resources on estate planning and administration, visit www.clearestate.com.

Being an executor is more than just signing papers—it's a demanding, often emotional job that few fully understand.

With the help of two certified estate professionals, we dive into the real workload, time commitment, and risks executors face; plus hear stories of when things got unexpectedly complicated. Learn the common pitfalls, how to handle conflicts of interest, and get practical tips for executors to protect themselves and keep family peace during a tough time.

Joining ClearEstate CEO Davide Pisanu to discuss their challenging work are colleagues Carey Abma, TEP and Sara Hillier, TEP, MTI, Head of Estate Planning & Settlement Solutions at ClearEstate—Sara will add technical expertise and advice to our discussions throughout the series.

For more guidance, insight and resources on estate planning and administration, visit www.clearestate.com.

Think you know everything you own? Think again.

Joining ClearEstate CEO Davide Pisanu is Doris Bonora, TEP​, KC—Partner, National Leader for Estates and Trusts at KPMG Law Canada.

From forgotten bank accounts to digital assets you didn't realize mattered, we explore what people overlook in their estate plans and why it can cause big headaches later.

Hear about the most surprising things ever left in a Will (yes, pets are on the list), how joint ownership and beneficiary designations can completely change who gets what, and the smartest way to organize your estate so your executor isn't left with a scavenger hunt.

For more guidance, insight and resources on estate planning and administration, visit www.clearestate.com.