Continuity plans a must for small and solo businesses
If there’s one disruption sure to give small business owners nightmares, it’s the death of the proprietor. But it’s a prospect that they need to consider if they intend to properly…
If there’s one disruption sure to give small business owners nightmares, it’s the death of the proprietor. But it’s a prospect that they need to consider if they intend to properly…
Beneficiary designations are a way for testators to make major changes to their estate with minimum effort. Although they’re often forgotten by testators, the beneficiary designations on things like RRSPs,…
Anyone with a pet knows that they are much more than property. But as the recent case of Rocco Jr. shows, that’s not how the law views them. According to…
Appointing multiple attorneys multiplies your risk of legal trouble. While it is possible for feuding siblings to come together in a family crisis such as a parent’s major health episode,…
A police service in Alberta is doing its bit to raise awareness of thefts by power of attorney. Following a recent spate of elder abuse cases, the Edmonton Police Service…
Updating your relationship status? Update your will while you’re at it if you want your estate to stay out of the courts. Common-law spouses can often be left in a tricky…
A power of attorney may be the most valuable legal instrument you’ve never heard of, but a New Brunswick family doctor is hoping to change that. Under provincial legislation, attorneys…
When it comes to your will, clarity is key for those with complex family arrangements. Canadian society has moved well beyond the “nuclear family” ideal. Few people would bat an eyelid…
There is no such thing as strength in numbers when it comes to estate trustees. Considering how challenging the job of executor is, I can understand the logic of a…
Succession planning for small business owners is not a job that can be rushed, but a new survey suggests that many Ontario employers need to get a move on. According…