Unexpected beneficiaries are a recipe for estate litigation, as the simmering dispute over a publishing magnate’s $1-billion estate shows. Following
Getting legal advice is more important than ever for testatorsafter Ontario moved a step closer to recognizing unconventional wills. The Ford administration’s recently
Testators can do their bit to ensure executors don’t have to post an administration bond. Ontario’s Estates Act requires some
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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The Covid pandemic seems to have spurred young Canadian adults into action when it comes to their estate plans. A
Think twice before responding to a mailbox offer for your home. If you’ve ever received one of these unsolicited bids,
Getting a will in place is the biggest step you can take towards ensuring your wishes are carried out after
The first draft of your will is rarely your last one, and nor should it be. With the passage of
Disinheriting your adult children is harder than it looks…at least if you live in British Columbia. In a recent ruling,
Keeping your small business in the family just got a lot more attractive after the passage of recent tax law
There’s nothing like the death of a parent to connect adults with their inner child. While some siblings come closer
