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Protect your savings from creditors

Are you self-employed, a business owner, or a professional (doctor, lawyer, notary)?

Make sure you're protected in the event of financial problems

When you designate a Beneficiary for your Helios Contract, its value may be exempt from seizure by creditors in the event of bankruptcy or legal proceedings.* It  can therefore protect you and your loved ones.

Who can you designate as a Beneficiary?

Preferred revocable Beneficiary

  • Married spouse
  • Parents
  • Grandparents (Quebec only)
  • Children
  • Grandchildren

Irrevocable Beneficiary**

  • Anyone you designate

Which Core Guarantee should I choose if I want to protect myself from creditors?

The Helios Contract's creditor protection applies regardless of which Core Guarantee you choose.*** Guarantee 75/75 could be right for you if you want to keep the costs related to your guarantee down. However, if protecting your assets is a priority, Guarantee 75/100 i might be better suited to your needs. Talk it over with your financial planner.

*Exemption from seizure rules can be complex. Interested parties should consult a legal advisor (lawyer or notary) for an assessment of their specific situation.
**The consent of the irrevocable Beneficiary is required to make changes or carry out transactions under the Helios Contract.
***Certain types of Beneficiaries must be designated. Exemption from seizure rules may be complex. Interested parties should consult a legal advisor (lawyer or notary) for an assessment of their specific situation.
All information presented on this site is for illustration purposes only and is in no way an indication of past performance or future results.
Click on the underlined terms in green to access their definition. These are defined terms of the Helios Contract that can be found in the glossary of the Contract and Information Folder.
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