Help! I don’t want to be an executor
April 18, 2019
A family member or close friend passes away and amidst your grief you discover that you have been named executor
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It’s spring cleaning time! Add ‘write my will’ to your list
April 4, 2019
For most of us, spring cleaning means a chance to declutter, downsize and simplify. It’s about new beginnings and fresh
Blended families complicate estate planning
February 28, 2019
You already know that dying without a will is the safest way to ensure that you have absolutely no options
5 Common Will Drafting Mistakes
January 28, 2019
Write your will right and it will do exactly what you want and need it to do when you die.
What are the duties of an executor?
December 28, 2018
Being appointed executor of an estate is a big job. While the official definition of the role sounds fairly straight-forward
Choose the right executor for your estate
November 29, 2018
One of the many important decisions you need to make when making a will is choosing an executor for your
When did you last update your will?
October 30, 2018
If you’ve written a will—congratulations—you are amongst the half of Canadian adults who say they’ve written a will. If you
Always review a current status certificate before buying a condo
September 30, 2018
Buying a condo is not the same as buying a house. With a condo, there are a few extra details
5 Bad Things That Could Happen if You Die Without a Will
July 30, 2018
Do you know what happens if you die without a will? Here’s the story of one family who learned the
Do You Need a Life Insurance Trust?
July 3, 2018
Answering the question of whether you need a life insurance trust first requires an explanation of what it is. A
Reasons to write a Power of Attorney for personal care
May 16, 2018
A Power of Attorney (POA) for personal care is a legal document that gives someone you trust the right to
Insurance trusts control timing, use of funds upon death
April 24, 2018
An insurance trust is a good mechanism for controlling the use and timing of life insurance proceeds following the death
