It is natural and expected that children want to assist their elderly or ill parents in any way that they can.  In the context of estate planning, however, there is a risk that too much [...]

Digital assets are becoming increasingly important to Canadians, yet they are rarely addressed in wills. The digital nature of assets does not alter the fact that they are, indeed, assets. They [...]

A Will is a living document and will change over the course of your lifetime. You are allowed to show your Will to anyone you like, but you are also entitled to keep it private. Upon execution of [...]

In the event of a separation, there will be an equalization of the property that was accumulated during the marriage.  What does this mean for individuals who are separating and who received a [...]

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 [...]