Service Area: 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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Posted August 13, 2018

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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Posted July 3, 2018

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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Posted June 19, 2018

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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Posted May 16, 2018

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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Posted May 10, 2018

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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Posted May 1, 2018

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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Posted April 26, 2018

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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Posted April 17, 2018

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[...]