Service Area: Wills, Trusts and Estates

Clients frequently ask how often they should update their Wills. We generally suggest that when clients sit down to do the oh so fun task[...]

If someone wishes to make a Will or appoint a Power of Attorney, they must have the requisite capacity. The determination as to whether someone[...]

In today's progressively digitalized world, numerous facets of our lives are orchestrated online. From social media accounts and email addresses to digital photographs and online[...]

Over time, individuals could acquire assets in different jurisdictions that are governed by different legal systems. Similar to the consideration of double wills in distinguishing[...]

As a lawyer who has worked in the field of Wills and Estates for the last three years, I get the following question quite a[...]

What is a Power of Attorney document? A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes someone else, known as your “attorney” to act[...]

Do I need a Will? A short answer is most likely. If you possess assets of value, such as chequing or savings accounts, investments, a[...]

Lawyers are often asked “when should I renew my Will?”, or “how long does my Will last for?”. While the answer may seem simple, it[...]

Testamentary freedom allows testators to “rule from the grave” by controlling the disposition of their assets upon death. As an exercise of this freedom, testators[...]