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October 3, 2024

The U.K. has ended its experiment with virtual witnessing after finding it did nothing to halt the country’s growing tide

September 26, 2024

A new law could bring some much-needed clarity to the rights of substitute decision makers when it comes to an

September 12, 2024

Making a will is good for your mental health as well as your financial health. I get why so many

September 7, 2024

In estates law, your spouse and kids may not be your only dependants. Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act allows dependants

August 30, 2024

If you think losing your keys is frustrating, spare a thought for the children of an Ontario woman who are still

August 22, 2024

An estate’s legal obligations are not the end of the story when it comes to supporting the deceased’s surviving children. As

August 21, 2024

Bank forms fail to eliminate joint account confusion By Lisa Laredo, principal at Laredo Law. Joint bank accounts between parents

August 17, 2024

For those acting under a power of attorney for property, one duty stands above all others: the fiduciary duty. Attorneys for

August 5, 2024

The most valuable assets in the estate are not always the ones that would fetch the biggest price. Over my

August 3, 2024

Can a notebook entry be considered a will? In Ontario, the answer is “yes,” as a recent decision demonstrates. But

July 18, 2024

If there’s one disruption sure to give small business owners nightmares, it’s the death of the proprietor. But it’s a prospect

July 11, 2024

Beneficiary designations are a way for testators to make major changes to their estate with minimum effort. Although they’re often