RiGEL has transformed how we support our community members with estate planning. The Section 87 logic and Indigenous-specific features ensure our members receive culturally appropriate and legally sound guidance.
ChiefKwanlin Dün First Nation
Partner Nations
Partner with RiGEL to serve your community.
Indigenous governments and First Nations partner with RiGEL to provide professional estate planning services to their community members, with built-in support for Section 87, treaty rights, and Indigenous-specific considerations.
Trusted by governance offices across Canada.
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See how Indigenous governments are using RiGEL to serve their communities.
As a governance office, we needed tools that respect our treaty rights and Section 87 exemptions. RiGEL's deterministic approach gives us confidence that our community members' estate plans are accurate and compliant.
Estate Planning DirectorTsuut'ina Nation
The partnership with RiGEL has enabled us to offer professional estate planning services directly to our members. The platform handles complex scenarios like mixed-status families and cross-border situations that are common in our community.
Community Services ManagerMusqueam Indian Band
RiGEL's audit-ready reporting and transparent calculations help us maintain trust with our members. When questions arise, we can show exactly how calculations were made, referencing CRA rules and Section 87 provisions.
Finance DirectorSquamish Nation
Why partner with RiGEL.
Built specifically for Indigenous governance offices and First Nations serving their communities.
Community-focused service
Provide professional estate planning services directly to your community members, respecting cultural values and treaty rights.
Section 87 compliance
Built-in logic for Section 87 exemptions, mixed-status families, and Indigenous-specific tax considerations.
Transparent calculations
Every calculation includes a step-by-step trace referencing CRA rules, treaties, and probate acts—building trust with community members.
Training and support
Comprehensive training for your governance team, ongoing support, and resources tailored to Indigenous estate planning contexts.
Customizable workflows
Configure the platform to match your nation's governance structure and service delivery model.
Audit-ready reporting
Generate compliance reports and documentation that stand up to internal and external review.
How partnership works.
A structured approach to bringing RiGEL to your community.
1
Initial consultation
We'll meet with your governance team to understand your community's needs, current estate planning challenges, and service delivery goals.
2
Pilot program
Start with a small pilot program to test the platform with a select group of community members and gather feedback.
3
Training and onboarding
Comprehensive training for your team on using RiGEL, understanding Section 87 logic, and best practices for community service delivery.
4
Full deployment
Roll out RiGEL to your full community with ongoing support, regular check-ins, and continuous platform improvements.
What's included in a partnership.
Our partnership program is designed to support Indigenous governments in delivering professional estate planning services to their community members.
- Full access to RiGEL's deterministic estate planning engine
- Section 87 logic and Indigenous-specific tax considerations
- Comprehensive training for your governance team
- Ongoing technical support and platform updates
- Customizable workflows to match your service delivery model
- Audit-ready reporting and compliance documentation
- Regular check-ins and partnership reviews
- Resources and best practices for community service delivery
Partnership considerations.
Community size: RiGEL scales from small communities to large nations with thousands of members.
Service model: Whether you're providing direct services, supporting advisors, or both, we'll configure the platform to match your approach.
Integration: We can integrate with your existing systems and workflows, or RiGEL can serve as a standalone solution.
Pricing: Partnership pricing is tailored to your community's needs and service delivery model. Contact us to discuss options.
Ready to explore a partnership?
Our team can walk your governance office through how RiGEL can support your community's estate planning needs. We'll discuss your specific requirements, answer questions about Section 87 logic, and outline partnership options.
Or email us directly at partnerships@therigelway.com