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Posted April 10, 2019

Providing for Disabled Beneficiaries: The Supreme Court of Canada and Henson Trusts

If you are preparing your will and you want to leave a gift for a beneficiary who is disabled, you need to ensure that you[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted March 6, 2019

The Relevance of Capacity to a Will

When you choose to prepare estate planning documents such as a will and powers of attorney for property and personal care, it is a pre-condition[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted February 27, 2019

Formal Validity of Wills

A will must have formal validity to be accepted for probate. This means that the will must be written down and signed in conformity with[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Diana Tebby

Posted January 31, 2019

Living Will and the Last Will and Testament – Do You Know the Difference?

Many people are familiar with a Last Will and Testament and Powers of Attorney but a common area of confusion is understanding the differences between[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted January 22, 2019

Transferring Assets into Joint Names and the Impact on Estate Planning

There can be a variety of reasons why someone might choose to transfer a solely-held asset into joint names. For example, a child might be[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted January 14, 2019

Standby Guardianship in Canada

“Standby guardianship” broadly refers to a legal arrangement where a parent gives another person responsibility over their child without giving up their own parental rights.[...]