Don’t have a will? Now’s the time to write one
More than half of Canadians don’t have a will, and if you’re in that majority, it’s time to prioritize creating this vital document. In honour of November being Make a…
Rights to the matrimonial home upon death of a spouse
It’s important to understand who will have rights to the matrimonial home following the death of a spouse when drafting your will, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Lisa Laredo.…
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…
Blended families complicate estate planning
You already know that dying without a will is the safest way to ensure that you have absolutely no options whatsoever as to how your estate is to be divided.…
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…
