Sentimental value trumps financial worth in some estate battles
February 4, 2022
In my many years of estates law practice, I’ve seen families fall apart over inheritances large and small.But every now
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McDonald’s napkin recognized as a valid will
January 28, 2022
Just because a court can recognize a note written on a fast food restaurant napkin as a valid will doesn’t mean you should make it your estate plan. According to
Campaign seeks to boost charitable giving in wills
January 21, 2022
A national campaign wants to take charitable giving via a will mainstream. Will Power, which is led by the Canadian
Why you may need a ‘Titanic’ clause in your will
January 7, 2022
Contemplating your own death is hard enough for most people, but spouses drafting wills should consider the possibility they will
B.C. leads the way on fully electronic wills
January 6, 2022
B.C. is taking a step into the unknown with new legislation that allows testators to draft and execute fully electronic
In-person or online will-making? You decide!
December 31, 2021
It’s always great to have options, and recent developments have given our clients fresh choices when it comes to how
Complex estates may call for a corporate executor
December 24, 2021
Testators with complex or contentious estates should think about appointing a corporateexecutor. Trust companies are certainly a more expensive option:
Tech companies update post-death policies
December 9, 2021
Testators need to get proactive about their digital legacies as tech companies update their rules for what can and can’t
Surprise beneficiary of $1-billion estate sparks potential litigation
November 25, 2021
Unexpected beneficiaries are a recipe for estate litigation, as the simmering dispute over a publishing magnate’s $1-billion estate shows. Following
Legal advice for testators more important than ever as Ontario scraps strict compliance
November 11, 2021
Getting legal advice is more important than ever for testatorsafter Ontario moved a step closer to recognizing unconventional wills. The Ford administration’s recently
Avoiding the hassle of administration bonds
November 4, 2021
Testators can do their bit to ensure executors don’t have to post an administration bond. Ontario’s Estates Act requires some
November is Make a Will Month
October 28, 2021
If you’re among the 51 per cent of Canadians without a will, then Make a Will Month is a great