Take care when selecting an executor
Administering an estate is no cakewalk, so make sure your choice for executor knows what they’re getting themselves into ahead of time. There is no doubt that the responsibility associated with…
Administering an estate is no cakewalk, so make sure your choice for executor knows what they’re getting themselves into ahead of time. There is no doubt that the responsibility associated with…
Testators with blended families need to get detailed when it comes to drafting their wills.Second or even third marriages are no longer the novelty they once were in Canada –…
The provincial government should think twice before ending the automatic revocation of wills on marriage.The Law Times reports that Attorney General Doug Downey is considering scrapping s. 16 of the…
In estates law, there is still not doubt why people say, “money is the root of all evil.”I’ve noticed that you never have to wait too long after the death…
Virtual witnessing of wills has been a great innovation for the pandemic, but there is still room for improvement before making it permanent.Since April, emergency regulations prompted by the COVID…
Providing for a little kitty to go with your pet can help ensure your wishes are met when it comes to their care after your passing.Many families regard their pets…
Sellers and buyers should steer clear of “double-ended” real estate deals in which the same broker acts for both sides.
Testators need to take the initiative to stop a feud developing over the future of the family cottage.As one of the more valuable assets in any estate, there’s always a…
Purchasing a cottage may seem like a bargain compared with a home in the city, but buyers still need to do their due diligence.According to a story in the Globe…
Testators who wish to support loved ones with disabilities after they’re gone should consider a Henson Trust.