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Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2023, 7:50 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Probate & Executorship

Jonboy - Are you sure Im unable to find anyone for less than 5% which I understand is the maximum, and that's not reflective in my estate value. I've been unable to find a lawyer local to me /or the...
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2023, 5:25 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Probate & Executorship

I hear you - Its just that here they want 5% of your estate + + +...frustrating when I lived in the UK, I did my relatives probate myself & it was so easy. Im sure its not that complicated here. I...
Forum: Canada
Dec 14th 2023, 2:23 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By Muskoka

Probate & Executorship

HI I've lived in Ontario now for 9 years - Born in Canada but lived in UK all my life until 2014 when returned to Canada.

Ive just started drawing my UK state pension. My question is: I have a...
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2023, 5:12 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Class 2 Contributions or Class 3

ah I found it - https://www.gov.uk/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions/who-can-pay-voluntary-contributions
Forum: Canada
Feb 27th 2023, 4:49 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Muskoka

Class 2 Contributions or Class 3

Does anyone know please where I can find out the requirements for being accepted for Class 2 voluntary contributions? It appears nigh on impossible to get anyone on the phone so am wonderin if...
Forum: Canada
Feb 22nd 2023, 2:31 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,339
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Pay Class 2 NI

Is there any financial benefit to opening a UK & CAD account with Wise? as against having the money sent direct to your/my standard CAD account please?
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2022, 12:32 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Receiving UK state pension in Canada

Thats awesome. Thanks so much
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2022, 12:19 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,930
Posted By Muskoka

Re: CRA Supplementary Examination (Tax Audit)

Try not to worry . For some unknown reason they used to audit me every damn year. I've always found them very helpful when you call them.
Forum: Canada
Nov 8th 2022, 12:12 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Receiving UK state pension in Canada

Hi - I just want to confirm this please. Are you saying that if you are already living in Canada and become UK Pension age then you will get the UK Pension amount because of your entitlement (age),...
Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2016, 5:43 pm
Replies: 80
Views: 8,691
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Brexit currency woes

I totally agree. My funds are split between CAD and Sterling. I'm sitting on the fence waiting for improvement. It will come. The exchange rate has been insanely low before - it will improve. May...
Forum: Canada
Oct 28th 2016, 5:28 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,790
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Voltage Converters

Thanks Withabix. That Goldsource should do the job nicely. Only one appliance is 1000 watts, everything else is way less. Thanks again:)
Forum: Canada
Oct 27th 2016, 3:24 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,790
Posted By Muskoka

Voltage Converters

Hi Everyone

I'm in snowy Muskoka and its glorious. (Two hrs north of Toronto):lol:

Anyway - wonder if someone can advise please. I bought a few UK applicances with me -inc. 1000 watt food...
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2016, 3:38 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,025
Posted By Muskoka

Re: UK Wii

Ok Thank you. Hopefully someone will come along who knows if I can run this off of a Canadian tv
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2016, 3:00 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,025
Posted By Muskoka

Re: UK Wii

Hi Thanks. Unfortunately it says 230V 50Hz 12V 3.7A so I dont think as is it wont work with a Canadian power cord
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2016, 2:12 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,025
Posted By Muskoka

UK Wii

Hi
I bought my UK Wii to Canada. I'm sure there's hopefully a way to use this in Canada but not sure so thought I'd post the question/s

Do I need to buy a step down transfomer for this?

Will...
Forum: Canada
Aug 27th 2016, 2:10 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Internet and phone advice please

I didnt even get a landline phone when I moved to Canada. Just got a cell phone where I can call anywhere in Canada (unlimited minutes), and text UK. $57 per month with Virgin. Works for me and means...
Forum: Canada
Jun 14th 2016, 5:11 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Shipping - anyone used Copsey?

I just had a whole 20ft container shipped from. UK to. Canada only weeks ago. I used Dorree Bonner in the UK and everything arrived perfectly and the service and delivery was totally stress free.
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2016, 11:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Customs

Yes I did read your link thank you but I'd either be paying a customs broker, or asking a friend. Thanks so much.
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2016, 11:00 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Customs

Ok Great. Thanks. No choice but to step into civilisation for a day then. Many Thanks:)
Forum: Canada
Apr 12th 2016, 1:49 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,241
Posted By Muskoka

Customs

Hi there
Just in the throes of shipping my personal effects from UK to Canada via Toronto - FCL........Just today received an email from the Canadian receiving agents advising when my container...
Forum: Canada
Mar 17th 2016, 12:51 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,495
Posted By Muskoka

Re: House buildings and contents insurance!

I'm in Muskoka (two hours north of TO) and have just got a quote for the house Im buying that has a 25% finished basement. House is out in the boonies and is 2100 sq ft. The $2000 per...
Forum: Canada
Feb 26th 2016, 2:30 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,614
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Forward contracts

I'm in a similar situation. Still have 50% of my funds in sterling, but I can sit on the fence for as long as it takes for the rate to improve. Does anyone know please of a bank in Ontario that has...
Forum: Canada
Jan 25th 2016, 5:06 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Transferring Funds

Thank you for your thoughts.
Forum: Canada
Jan 25th 2016, 9:09 am
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Muskoka

Transferring Funds

I'm completing on my UK property today and aiming to use Moneycorp to transfer funds. I can see the rate has really dropped this last week (which is bad news for me). However Moneycorp has said I...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2016, 3:04 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By Muskoka

Re: Shipping Insurance

Brilliant. Thank you so much everyone
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