
Intention matters for joint accounts with kids
Sharing property with your children has its pros and cons. On the one hand, there are very good estate planning
Sharing property with your children has its pros and cons. On the one hand, there are very good estate planning
It’s time to close the POA gap. That’s the name I give to the persistently lagging uptake levels for powers
If there’s anything worse than a do-it-yourself will, it’s one written in a rush. I understand the money-saving draw of
Ontario estates law may have caught up with common sense on the property rights of separated spouses after a landmark
Don’t let the power (of attorney) go to your head. Unless they’re in the business of wills and estates, appointees
An Alberta widow has scored a big win for taxpayers and estate planners across the country after fighting off a
Nothing stirs up old sibling rivalries like the death of a parent. In my line of work, it’s not uncommon
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, Canadians are finding it easier than ever to procrastinate on making a will. Parents and
Death binders are in style in estate planning and this is one trend I can definitely get behind. The idea
Testators should take care when “wishing” for certain outcomes in their will. As the sister of a deceased Thunder Bay
Breach your marital duties and you could end up in trouble with your spouse, but breach your fiduciary duties under
Bare trusts are getting a reporting reprieve. Beneficiaries of this common form of trust (and their lawyers) will be breathing