McDonald’s napkin recognized as a valid will

Just because a court can recognize a note written on a fast food restaurant napkin as a valid will doesn’t mean you should make it your estate plan.  According to a recent ruling from Saskatchewan, Philip Langanjotted down his wishes at a Yorkton McDonald’s outlet several months before his…

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Surprise beneficiary of $1-billion estate sparks potential litigation

Unexpected beneficiaries are a recipe for estate litigation, as the simmering dispute over a publishing magnate’s $1-billion estate shows.  Following his death this summer, it was revealed that Richard Robinson,…

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Legal advice for testators more important than ever as Ontario scraps strict compliance

Getting legal advice is more important than ever for testatorsafter Ontario moved a step closer to recognizing unconventional wills.   The Ford administration’s recently passed Bill 245, the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, moves the province from…

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