November is Make a Will Month
October 28, 2021
If you’re among the 51 per cent of Canadians without a will, then Make a Will Month is a great
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CBC: Toronto woman’s life savings in limbo as new owner of townhouse development refuses to honour agreements
October 19, 2021
Excerpt: Anna Pires needed something to look forward to after losing her job, her marriage and her house five years
Young Canadians embrace will-making in Covid times
October 14, 2021
The Covid pandemic seems to have spurred young Canadian adults into action when it comes to their estate plans. A
Mailbox real estate offers flatter to deceive
September 30, 2021
Think twice before responding to a mailbox offer for your home. If you’ve ever received one of these unsolicited bids,
When to update your will
September 28, 2021
Getting a will in place is the biggest step you can take towards ensuring your wishes are carried out after
Altering your will without sparking a legal fight
September 24, 2021
The first draft of your will is rarely your last one, and nor should it be. With the passage of
Disinheritance easier in Ontario, but not always advisable
September 16, 2021
Disinheriting your adult children is harder than it looks…at least if you live in British Columbia. In a recent ruling,
Bill C-208 boosts family business succession planning
September 9, 2021
Keeping your small business in the family just got a lot more attractive after the passage of recent tax law
Sibling executors revive old rivalries
September 2, 2021
There’s nothing like the death of a parent to connect adults with their inner child. While some siblings come closer
Preparing your executor for the job
August 27, 2021
Not everyone is cut out to be the executor for an estate, so it’s best to make sure your choice
Estate planning for NFTs and other digital assets
August 19, 2021
You know that a tech trend has gone mainstream when it makes it onto Saturday Night Live. Earlier this year,
Green funeral options on the rise
August 12, 2021
Eco-conscious testators who want to take advantage of some of the techniques favoured by the developing green burial sector should
