12 Reasons to get a Will and Power of Attorney
On the first day of Christmas, your favourite lawyer gave to you 12 reasons to get a Will and POA: It’s never been easier: During the pandemic, Wills can even…
All in the details: Itemize personal property in wills to smooth blended family relations
Testators with blended families need to get detailed when it comes to drafting their wills.Second or even third marriages are no longer the novelty they once were in Canada –…
Automatic revocation of wills not all bad for newly married spouses
The provincial government should think twice before ending the automatic revocation of wills on marriage.The Law Times reports that Attorney General Doug Downey is considering scrapping s. 16 of the…
Money drives people crazy, but a will can take the edge off
In estates law, there is still not doubt why people say, “money is the root of all evil.”I’ve noticed that you never have to wait too long after the death…
When can I challenge a will?
Will challenges are not as easy as they look. U.K. news outlet The Independent reported on a study by a life insurance provider that found one in every five Britons, or more than 12 million people, would challenge a family member’s will if they were unhappy with their inheritance.
Don’t leave your will to the last minute
There is no such thing as a last-minute deal when it comes to making a will.In fact, the only bonus an estate planning latecomer can expect is an extra dose…
Don’t forget your digital assets when drafting a will
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DIY spells disaster when it comes to wills
Do-it-yourself wills almost always end up costing more in the long run than they save in the moment.CTV News recently reported on a surge of interest in estate planning as…
Get a will to reduce your family’s stress
Having a will in place gives your surviving relatives some much needed certainty during a period of emotional and financial volatility.The Canadian Press recently reported that more than half of…
No better time than the present to make a will
Whether you’re old or young, rich or poor, now is the time to make a will.That’s truer than ever in light of the current pandemic we are all facing, and…
