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What Happens to Your RRSP and RRIF When You Die?
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What Happens to Your RRSP and RRIF When You Die?

Your RRSP or RRIF doesn’t disappear when you die — but what happens next depends entirely on how your beneficiary is set up. Here’s what Canadians need to know.
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Seun Adeyemi, CFP®  ·  Oct 1, 2026
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What It Really Means to Go on Title for a Family Member in Canada

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