Fame and wealth does not insulate you from legal problems, even after your death, as the fight over Larry King’s estate shows us. According to BBC News, the legendary talk show…
Big changes could be on the way for Ontario’s estate laws if the provincial government gets its way. The Ford administration recently introduced Bill 245 the Accelerating Access to Justice Act at Queen’s Park.
Clarity is critical when it comes to drafting a will. Beneficiaries don’t always agree on what particular words or phrases in a will mean – Ontario’s Superior Court hears will challenge…
Power of Attorney (POA) documents are incredibly important. Without them, should you no longer be mentally or physically capable of making decisions on your own, the courts and/or governments determine…
Have you ever thought about using an online service to write a will instead of hiring a lawyer to draft one for you? After all, dozens of websites offer to…
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…
Don’t skimp on your legal due diligence when buying your dream home in the country. Homebuyers have always known that they can get a much bigger bang for their buck the…
A power of attorney is by far the most underrated instrument in the legal world. There are few documents a lawyer can draw up less expensively, and even fewer that end up being more critical in a client’s life.
Parents could be sowing the seeds of a future estate battle when they set up a joint bank account with a child. There are good estate planning reasons for owning property jointly with a beneficiary – it can be an effective way to transfer funds while avoiding the 1.5 per-cent probate tax otherwise payable on assets in a person’s estate.
Administering an estate is no cakewalk, so make sure your choice for executor knows what they’re getting themselves into ahead of time. There is no doubt that the responsibility associated with…
