Is a Canadian Estate Account considered a foreign trust?

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tdott
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Is a Canadian Estate Account considered a foreign trust?

Post by tdott »

Hello

Can anyone tell me if a Canadian estate account is considered a foreign trust?
Deceased person is not a USC. However, person who is executor of the will and thus opened the estate account is a USC.

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nelsona
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Post by nelsona »

Yes. That is why it is never recommended for a USC to be an executor for a Cdn estate.
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