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Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted August 20, 2018

Many people are familiar with the concept of being named the Estate Trustee (formerly known as an Executor) of an estate, but few are aware[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Diana Tebby

Posted August 13, 2018

Packing for School? Don’t Forget Your Powers of Attorney

As university and college students pack their boxes and cars to head off to a new and exciting year, they are likely thinking about their[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted July 3, 2018

Estate Entitlements Upon Death: Does it Matter if You are Married?

The misconception that common law partners have the same rights as married couples is not uncommon. Despite the similarities between common law and married couples,[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted June 19, 2018

Caring for Dependent Children: Protecting Their Rights and Yours

Caring for a dependent child is a full-time job. There are not enough government resources, and those that exist are often deficient. It must feel,[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Diana Tebby

Posted May 16, 2018

What Are Digital Assets and How Are They Handled Upon Death

Defining “Digital Assets” “…Water is a useful metaphor for digital assets; they are just as fluid, ever-changing, and dynamic, which presents both challenges and opportunities[...]

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Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted May 10, 2018

Estate Trustee Compensation

In accordance with Ontario legislation an estate trustee is entitled to receive compensation for his/her efforts in administering the estate of a deceased person. The[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Diana Tebby

Posted May 1, 2018

To Probate or Not to Probate – An Overview of the Probate Process

To probate or not to probate is one of the most common questions we are asked. Before explaining whether or not probate should be sought,[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted April 26, 2018

Double Wills – Primary (Public Asset Will) and Secondary (Private Asset Will)

Preparing double wills is an estate planning technique which minimizes the amount of probate fees (estate administration taxes) payable on death by your estate. The[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted April 17, 2018

Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs

There are many important issues involved in having a good estate plan in place, and those issues become more complicated if there is a business[...]