November is Make a Will Month
If you’re among the 51 per cent of Canadians without a will, then Make a Will Month is a great time to join the other 49. Let’s face it: nobody…
CBC: Toronto woman’s life savings in limbo as new owner of townhouse development refuses to honour agreements
Excerpt: Anna Pires needed something to look forward to after losing her job, her marriage and her house five years ago. The prospect of moving into her dream home fit…
Young Canadians embrace will-making in Covid times
The Covid pandemic seems to have spurred young Canadian adults into action when it comes to their estate plans. A recent survey found that more people in this country have…
When to update your will
Getting a will in place is the biggest step you can take towards ensuring your wishes are carried out after your passing, but it shouldn’t be the last. If you’ve…
Altering your will without sparking a legal fight
The first draft of your will is rarely your last one, and nor should it be. With the passage of time, not only will you change, but the people around…
Disinheritance easier in Ontario, but not always advisable
Disinheriting your adult children is harder than it looks…at least if you live in British Columbia. In a recent ruling, a Supreme Court of B.C. judge granted a man’s estranged…
Sibling executors revive old rivalries
There’s nothing like the death of a parent to connect adults with their inner child. While some siblings come closer together in their shared grief, I find that that they’re…
Preparing your executor for the job
Not everyone is cut out to be the executor for an estate, so it’s best to make sure your choice knows what they’re letting themselves in for ahead of time.…
Estate planning for NFTs and other digital assets
You know that a tech trend has gone mainstream when it makes it onto Saturday Night Live. Earlier this year, the long-running comedy show tackled non-fungible tokens via the medium…
Green funeral options on the rise
Eco-conscious testators who want to take advantage of some of the techniques favoured by the developing green burial sector should include their funeral wishes as part of their estate plan. …
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