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Read more about the article Judge imposes ‘moral’ duty on estate to support deceased’s estranged son

Judge imposes ‘moral’ duty on estate to support deceased’s estranged son

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:August 22, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates/Estate Administration

An estate’s legal obligations are not the end of the story when it comes to supporting the deceased’s surviving children.   As a recent decision demonstrates, Ontario judges can enforce a parent’s…

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Read more about the article Bank forms fail to eliminate joint account confusion

Bank forms fail to eliminate joint account confusion

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:August 21, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates/Estate Administration

Bank forms fail to eliminate joint account confusion   By Lisa Laredo, principal at Laredo Law.  Joint bank accounts between parents and their children are often a recipe for estate litigation.  …

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Read more about the article POA must reimburse estate for $320k in unauthorized withdrawals

POA must reimburse estate for $320k in unauthorized withdrawals

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:August 17, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates

For those acting under a power of attorney for property, one duty stands above all others: the fiduciary duty.   Attorneys for property are granted extraordinary power under Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act.…

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Read more about the article Beneficiaries go to war over ring with ‘no monetary value’

Beneficiaries go to war over ring with ‘no monetary value’

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:August 5, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The most valuable assets in the estate are not always the ones that would fetch the biggest price.   Over my many years of estates law practice, I have seen plenty…

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Read more about the article Court validates notebook entry as a will

Court validates notebook entry as a will

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:August 3, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates/Drafting a Will

Can a notebook entry be considered a will?   In Ontario, the answer is “yes,” as a recent decision demonstrates. But it’s not an example you should follow if you want…

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Read more about the article Continuity plans a must for small and solo businesses

Continuity plans a must for small and solo businesses

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:July 18, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates/Estate Administration

If there’s one disruption sure to give small business owners nightmares, it’s the death of the proprietor.   But it’s a prospect that they need to consider if they intend to properly…

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Read more about the article Stepdaughter inherits father’s RRSP despite faulty beneficiary designation

Stepdaughter inherits father’s RRSP despite faulty beneficiary designation

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:July 11, 2024
  • Post category:Drafting a Will/Wills & Estates

Beneficiary designations are a way for testators to make major changes to their estate with minimum effort.  Although they’re often forgotten by testators, the beneficiary designations on things like RRSPs,…

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Read more about the article Deceased’s partner ordered to turn his dog over to estate trustee

Deceased’s partner ordered to turn his dog over to estate trustee

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:July 4, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates

Anyone with a pet knows that they are much more than property.  But as the recent case of Rocco Jr. shows, that’s not how the law views them.  According to…

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Read more about the article Litigation costs mount as joint attorneys feud over mother’s care 

Litigation costs mount as joint attorneys feud over mother’s care 

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:June 28, 2024
  • Post category:Wills & Estates/Power of Attorney

Appointing multiple attorneys multiplies your risk of legal trouble.  While it is possible for feuding siblings to come together in a family crisis such as a parent’s major health episode,…

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Read more about the article Partial intestacy allows woman’s abuser to inherit from her estate

Partial intestacy allows woman’s abuser to inherit from her estate

  • Post author:Lisa Laredo
  • Post published:June 21, 2024
  • Post category:Real Estate Law/Commercial Real Estate

Drafting a will is just the first step towards a successful estate plan.  In order for your wishes to actually be carried out after your passing, you need to check…

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