November is both make a Will month and financial literacy month — what better time to share some thoughts on a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court on double Wills? Once we’ve helped [...]

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 of the various statutory and common law obligations [...]

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, the two relationships are not [...]

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 involved.  As important as it is to have a proper [...]

Looking to appoint an estate trustee (executor) for your estate?  Here are a few things to consider when making this important decision: Are they capable? There is no getting around it – this is [...]

As we ring in a new year, many of us make a number of resolutions: do more exercise, lose weight, less screen time and more books, etc.  Another goal to consider – get your legal affairs in [...]

If you are separating from your spouse, you should review your estate plan with your lawyer and consider what adjustments should be made in light of changing family dynamics.  Below you will find [...]

There is much ado these days concerning disappointed children suing a step-parent who has inherited the estate of the children’s parent, leaving the children ‘high and dry’.  Can such a law suit [...]

There is a massive transfer of wealth currently happening in the province, and across the country, from the baby boomer generation to their children and grandchildren.  And everyone has a hand [...]