Drafting one will is hard enough for most people. But for some testators, a secondary will may actually be worth the extra effort.  For several decades, Ontario testators have been…

Making a will is good for your mental health as well as your financial health. I get why so many people push estate planning to the back of their priority…

If you think losing your keys is frustrating, spare a thought for the children of an Ontario woman who are still fighting over their mother’s missing will, years after her death.  …

Can a notebook entry be considered a will?   In Ontario, the answer is “yes,” as a recent decision demonstrates. But it’s not an example you should follow if you want…

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,…

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…

A Do-it-yourself will may save you some money now, but it will probably cost your beneficiaries later.  The problem for testators who go it alone without the benefit of legal…

A recent fall in life expectancy rates is a reminder that you’re never too young to make a will.   Between 2020 and 2022, the life expectancy of the average North…

Don’t forget your pooch when planning your estate.  Many families regard their pets as full members, but only a small minority reflect this fact in their wills. In one recent case,…