Rushed DIY will ends up in court
June 26, 2025
If there’s anything worse than a do-it-yourself will, it’s one written in a rush. I understand the money-saving draw of
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Estates law in full effect treating separated couples as if they were divorced
June 14, 2025
Ontario estates law may have caught up with common sense on the property rights of separated spouses after a landmark
91-year-old’s brother ousted as POA after misappropriating funds
May 23, 2025
Don’t let the power (of attorney) go to your head. Unless they’re in the business of wills and estates, appointees
Widow defeats CRA in fight over husband’s $100k RRSP
April 27, 2025
An Alberta widow has scored a big win for taxpayers and estate planners across the country after fighting off a
Obstructive sister removed as co-executor of father’s estate
April 20, 2025
Nothing stirs up old sibling rivalries like the death of a parent. In my line of work, it’s not uncommon
4 reasons parents should stop procrastinating on making a will
April 3, 2025
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, Canadians are finding it easier than ever to procrastinate on making a will. Parents and
Death binders: the latest estate planning trend
March 14, 2025
Death binders are in style in estate planning and this is one trend I can definitely get behind. The idea
‘Wishing’ for will-drafting clarity
March 8, 2025
Testators should take care when “wishing” for certain outcomes in their will. As the sister of a deceased Thunder Bay
Husband’s estate ordered to return $5.4m taken from wife via POA
February 4, 2025
Breach your marital duties and you could end up in trouble with your spouse, but breach your fiduciary duties under
Bare trust reporting rules in flux
December 30, 2024
Bare trusts are getting a reporting reprieve. Beneficiaries of this common form of trust (and their lawyers) will be breathing
Sibling rivalry lands mother’s estate in court
November 28, 2024
Independence is a virtue when it comes to administering an estate. Considering the heavy weight of responsibility that comes with
Digital asset controversy outrages online gamers
November 26, 2024
Users of a popular gaming platform are getting an introduction to the complex world of estates law and digital assets