5 Common Will Drafting Mistakes
Write your will right and it will do exactly what you want and need it to do when you die. Your will is your roadmap to your loved ones and…
Write your will right and it will do exactly what you want and need it to do when you die. Your will is your roadmap to your loved ones and…
Being appointed executor of an estate is a big job. While the official definition of the role sounds fairly straight-forward — gather up the estate assets, pay the deceased’s debts…
One of the many important decisions you need to make when making a will is choosing an executor for your estate. This is the person who will wind up your…
If you’ve written a will—congratulations—you are amongst the half of Canadian adults who say they’ve written a will. If you are amongst the other 50% of Canadians, read here to…
Buying a condo is not the same as buying a house. With a condo, there are a few extra details you should check before signing the deal. A crucial one…
Do you know what happens if you die without a will? Here’s the story of one family who learned the hard way. In this family, the grandmother (who had a…
Answering the question of whether you need a life insurance trust first requires an explanation of what it is. A life insurance trust is a trust established by the settlor…
A Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to make medical decisions on your behalf, if and when you…
An insurance trust is a good mechanism for controlling the use and timing of life insurance proceeds following the death of the insured, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo…
For many homeowners, renting out the basement or other areas of their home is an attractive idea. After all, having a tenant helps cover mortgage costs, making the purchase easier…