Making sure your cryptocurrency assets outlive you
October 28, 2022
If you want your crypto-assets to outlast you, then you need to include them in your estate plan. One of
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Henson Trusts for parents of children on the autism spectrum
October 5, 2022
A Henson Trust could help the parents of autistic children to continue supporting their loved ones after they’re gone. I
Unwitnessed will validated by Court of Appeal
August 30, 2022
Can I get a witness? A recent Alberta decision shows you might not always need one for your will to
Where to store your will
August 25, 2022
Once you’ve taken the trouble of drafting a will, make sure you keep it safe. In my opinion, the best
Olympic snowboarder’s child conceived after his death
August 4, 2022
Reproductive technology is moving at a much faster pace than the laws governing its use. CNN recently reported on the
Generational clash looming over Boomer-Millennial inheritances
July 14, 2022
Clashing expectations are setting the stage for a cross-generational war over inheritances between Baby Boomer parents and their Millennial children.
DIY will ends up in court
June 24, 2022
We all like to save money here and there, but a do-it-yourself will is one low-cost option that hardly ever
Will challenge spurred by daughter’s ‘inexplicable’ disinheritance
June 3, 2022
Spelling out your reasons for disinheriting an adult child could help avoid an expensive estate dispute after you’re gone. In
Ambiguous language in a will can be the spark that ignites an estate war.
May 12, 2022
Beneficiaries don’t always need much of an excuse to argue among themselves after the death of a loved one, but
Ontario’s strict probate rules require a responsible executor
April 21, 2022
Ontario’s rigorous probate compliance regime makes the selection of an appropriate trustee more crucial than ever. Since 2015, part of
Big changes, small impact as probate process overhauled
March 11, 2022
Applying for probate in Ontario has just become a little simpler, but it’s still not an attractive prospect for estate
Judicial disagreement calls for extra detail in wills
February 17, 2022
A recent judicial disagreement over beneficiary designations makes the case for extra detail and clarity in a will. Earlier last