I’m the executor, but not a family member, and it’s getting awkward
Have you been named the executor but your not a family member? Being executor of an estate can be a tough job. After all, you are required to gather all…
Trigger Alert: Life changes mean you need to change your will
You’ve written a will — great! But when was the last time you reviewed it? If you don’t know the answer to that question, then it’s probably time to do…
What do I do now? I didn’t know I was an executor!
Rule number one when writing your will: always ask your chosen executor before appointing them if they’re willing to take on the task. If you don’t, that person may get…
Moms, take care of your family. Draft your will.
Many say that moms hold the family together. They love their kids unconditionally, often take them wherever they need to go and always, always know where everything is whenever someone…
Help! I don’t want to be an executor
A family member or close friend passes away and amidst your grief you discover that you have been named executor of their estate. You’re shocked, because you didn’t know that…
It’s spring cleaning time! Add ‘write my will’ to your list
For most of us, spring cleaning means a chance to declutter, downsize and simplify. It’s about new beginnings and fresh starts and there’s definitely a certain feeling of satisfaction that…
5 Common Will Drafting Mistakes
Write your will right and it will do exactly what you want and need it to do when you die. Your will is your roadmap to your loved ones and…
When did you last update your will?
If you’ve written a will—congratulations—you are amongst the half of Canadian adults who say they’ve written a will. If you are amongst the other 50% of Canadians, read here to…
5 Bad Things That Could Happen if You Die Without a Will
Do you know what happens if you die without a will? Here’s the story of one family who learned the hard way. In this family, the grandmother (who had a…
5 more reasons you need to write a will now
January has come and gone but we’re still going on about the New Year’s resolution that should have been at the top of the list for at least half of…
