
Court orders $45k costs after resolving ambiguity caused by father outliving son
Testamentary ambiguity can arise at any time. In an ideal world, we would all make our wills on the day

Testamentary ambiguity can arise at any time. In an ideal world, we would all make our wills on the day

One of the more common reasons people tell me they don’t want a will is that it’s a “waste of

Renting property to family can get awkward quickly, but things could get even messier for your heirs unless you’ve documented

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