Court orders $45k costs after resolving ambiguity caused by father outliving son
Testamentary ambiguity can arise at any time. In an ideal world, we would all make our wills on the day we die, so that every one of the choices we…
Testamentary ambiguity can arise at any time. In an ideal world, we would all make our wills on the day we die, so that every one of the choices we…
Don’t let the power (of attorney) go to your head. Unless they’re in the business of wills and estates, appointees under a power of attorney for property are often surprised…
An Alberta widow has scored a big win for taxpayers and estate planners across the country after fighting off a claim by the Canada Revenue Agency against her deceased husband’s…
Nothing stirs up old sibling rivalries like the death of a parent. In my line of work, it’s not uncommon to see brothers and sisters in their 50s and 60s…
Breach your marital duties and you could end up in trouble with your spouse, but breach your fiduciary duties under a power of attorney and a court could get involved.…
Drafting one will is hard enough for most people. But for some testators, a secondary will may actually be worth the extra effort. For several decades, Ontario testators have been…
Making a will is good for your mental health as well as your financial health. I get why so many people push estate planning to the back of their priority…
If you think losing your keys is frustrating, spare a thought for the children of an Ontario woman who are still fighting over their mother’s missing will, years after her death. …
An estate’s legal obligations are not the end of the story when it comes to supporting the deceased’s surviving children. As a recent decision demonstrates, Ontario judges can enforce a parent’s…
Bank forms fail to eliminate joint account confusion By Lisa Laredo, principal at Laredo Law. Joint bank accounts between parents and their children are often a recipe for estate litigation. …