a$.$ Marybeth is concerned that the majority of her and her husband's wealth is

registered in Kyle$$s name only. She has asked you privately what her financial

rights would be in the event of a divorce or if Kyle should die and bequeath all of

his assets to someone other than her. She lives in a province that has a deferred

community of property regime.

b$.$ Whom could Kyle name as a beneficiary of his RRSP to ensure that the funds

would not be taxable on his final return?

c$.$ Suppose that Kyle, Marybeth and Audrey were all killed simultaneously in a car

accident. Based on their existing estate plan, how would Kyle and Marybeth$$s

estate be distributed?

d$.$ If Kyle wants to maximize tax efficiency at retirement, what should be his

priority?

e$.$ What can Kyle do to minimize probate fees payable upon his death, without

incurring a tax liability now?

f$.$ Suppose Kyle uses his will to leave his share of the house to Nora, and he changes

the beneficiary designation on his self$-$directed RRSP to Audrey. What are the

implications.