What is estate liquidity?
Definition
Educational information only. Last reviewed August 25, 2026.
How it works in Canada
An estate can be valuable but illiquid when wealth is concentrated in real estate, farmland or private company shares. Shortfalls typically force a sale under time pressure, often at a lower price.
Example
A family holding a cottage with a large accrued gain may face a tax bill at death with no cash to pay it unless insurance or a reserve is in place.
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