Virtual witnessing of wills has been a great innovation for the pandemic, but there is still room for improvement before making it permanent.Since April, emergency regulations prompted by the COVID…
Providing for a little kitty to go with your pet can help ensure your wishes are met when it comes to their care after your passing.Many families regard their pets…
Sellers and buyers should steer clear of “double-ended” real estate deals in which the same broker acts for both sides.
Testators need to take the initiative to stop a feud developing over the future of the family cottage.As one of the more valuable assets in any estate, there’s always a…
Purchasing a cottage may seem like a bargain compared with a home in the city, but buyers still need to do their due diligence.According to a story in the Globe…
Testators who wish to support loved ones with disabilities after they’re gone should consider a Henson Trust.
A recent CTV News story reported on the stunned buyer, who received a demand for $38,000 outstanding on the old owner’s tab, four months after completing a deal to buy…
Will challenges are not as easy as they look. U.K. news outlet The Independent reported on a study by a life insurance provider that found one in every five Britons, or more than 12 million people, would challenge a family member’s will if they were unhappy with their inheritance.
One estate trustee is quite enough for testators drafting a will. I’ve written before about the importance of picking the right person to administer your estate, and this is one…
There is no such thing as a last-minute deal when it comes to making a will.In fact, the only bonus an estate planning latecomer can expect is an extra dose…
