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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted May 30, 2023

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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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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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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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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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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Business Law, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted June 28, 2022

Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs

As entrepreneurs, we tend to be optimistic people – that is what I have found, for the most part, and what seems to be part[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted May 17, 2022

Tell/Don’t Tell – Disclosing the Contents of Your Will

I am often asked the question of whether the will-maker should disclose the contents of their will to their beneficiaries. In some situations, the will-maker[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted May 3, 2022

A Helping Hand: Assisting Children With a House Purchase and its Effect on Estate Planning

As we all know, house prices are skyrocketing in the region, and this in turn has resulted in parents providing assistance to children who are[...]