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
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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
CBC: Toronto woman’s life savings in limbo as new owner of townhouse development refuses to honour agreements
October 19, 2021
Excerpt: Anna Pires needed something to look forward to after losing her job, her marriage and her house five years
Young Canadians embrace will-making in Covid times
October 14, 2021
The Covid pandemic seems to have spurred young Canadian adults into action when it comes to their estate plans. A
Mailbox real estate offers flatter to deceive
September 30, 2021
Think twice before responding to a mailbox offer for your home. If you’ve ever received one of these unsolicited bids,
When to update your will
September 28, 2021
Getting a will in place is the biggest step you can take towards ensuring your wishes are carried out after
Altering your will without sparking a legal fight
September 24, 2021
The first draft of your will is rarely your last one, and nor should it be. With the passage of
Disinheritance easier in Ontario, but not always advisable
September 16, 2021
Disinheriting your adult children is harder than it looks…at least if you live in British Columbia. In a recent ruling,
Bill C-208 boosts family business succession planning
September 9, 2021
Keeping your small business in the family just got a lot more attractive after the passage of recent tax law
