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Posted November 28, 2023

When Is It Too Late to Make or Change My Will?

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[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Brandon Doughty

Posted November 7, 2023

A Review of Power of Attorney Documents

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[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Diana Tebby

Why is it Important to Have a Will?

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[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ariel Fried

Posted May 30, 2023

When Should I Renew My Will?

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[...]

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Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Caitlin Gallant

Posted February 7, 2023

The Limits on Conditional Gifts in Wills

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[...]

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Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Caitlin Gallant

Posted January 4, 2023

Removing a Power of Attorney: A High Bar to Meet

Executing powers of attorney is an important component of estate planning and allows individuals to decide who will manage their affairs should they become incapable[...]

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Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Sarah Antonious

Posted December 20, 2022

Estate Litigation: Ways Forward Where an Estate Trustee is Unable to Locate or Contact a Beneficiary

Acting as an estate trustee can be a burdensome task, and it can become particularly difficult in circumstances where beneficiaries cannot be so easily found[...]

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Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Caitlin Gallant

Posted November 1, 2022

Navigating Disputes Regarding Funeral and Burial Arrangements

Disputes over funeral and burial arrangements can arise after the death of a loved one. These disputes may involve disagreements over the funeral arrangements, including[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted July 12, 2022

The New Trust Beneficiary Reporting Rules Are Coming…..

We have known since 2018 that changes were coming to provide transparency regarding beneficial ownership. Annual reporting is going to be the norm regardless of[...]

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