Clashing expectations are setting the stage for a cross-generational war over inheritances between Baby Boomer parents and their Millennial children. A survey by investment bank Natixis recently found that 68…
We all like to save money here and there, but a do-it-yourself will is one low-cost option that hardly ever pays off in the long run. Will kits have long…
Spelling out your reasons for disinheriting an adult child could help avoid an expensive estate dispute after you’re gone. In a recent Ontario case, the daughter of a deceased 99-year-old…
Beneficiaries don’t always need much of an excuse to argue among themselves after the death of a loved one, but too often, testators give them the pretext they need to…
Ontario’s rigorous probate compliance regime makes the selection of an appropriate trustee more crucial than ever. Since 2015, part of an executor’s duty in this province is to file an…
Applying for probate in Ontario has just become a little simpler, but it’s still not an attractive prospect for estate trustees. The provincial government recently announced changes to the Rules…
A recent judicial disagreement over beneficiary designations makes the case for extra detail and clarity in a will. Earlier last year, in a case known as Mak (Estate) v. Mak,…
Anyone who has ever seen The Joy of Painting will understand why Bob Ross remains a cult hero to many. Although the PBS show only ran between 1983 and 1994…
Online obituaries are turning into a bit of a minefield for the families of recently deceased loved ones.CBC News recently reported on the family of John Rothwell and their run-in…
In my many years of estates law practice, I’ve seen families fall apart over inheritances large and small.But every now and then, an ugly estate fight breaks out over items…
