Choose the right executor for your estate
November 29, 2018
One of the many important decisions you need to make when making a will is choosing an executor for your
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When did you last update your will?
October 30, 2018
If you’ve written a will—congratulations—you are amongst the half of Canadian adults who say they’ve written a will. If you
Always review a current status certificate before buying a condo
September 30, 2018
Buying a condo is not the same as buying a house. With a condo, there are a few extra details
5 Bad Things That Could Happen if You Die Without a Will
July 30, 2018
Do you know what happens if you die without a will? Here’s the story of one family who learned the
Do You Need a Life Insurance Trust?
July 3, 2018
Answering the question of whether you need a life insurance trust first requires an explanation of what it is. A
Reasons to write a Power of Attorney for personal care
May 16, 2018
A Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to
Insurance trusts control timing, use of funds upon death
April 24, 2018
An insurance trust is a good mechanism for controlling the use and timing of life insurance proceeds following the death
Buying a house with a tenant? Here’s what you need to know
April 2, 2018
For many homeowners, renting out the basement or other areas of their home is an attractive idea. After all, having
5 more reasons you need to write a will now
February 1, 2018
January has come and gone but we’re still going on about the New Year’s resolution that should have been at
Conditions exist to safeguard interests of purchasers
January 30, 2018
A booming real estate market last year caused an uptick in offers with no conditions, a phenomenon which can harm
Professional advice key when leaving gifts to charity
January 10, 2018
Testators should seek professional advice before leaving gifts to charity, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo tells AdvocateDaily.com. “Before
Don’t break this New Year’s resolution: Write a will
January 9, 2018
A resolution to write a will. With the holidays done and gone, it’s now that time of year — the
