Posted on September 10, 2024
Mirror Wills & Estate Planning Considerations in Ontario
Estate planning is a complex endeavour. As such, the allure of simplicity often leads couples to consider mirror wills. While this approach offers certain benefits,…
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Posted on July 5, 2022
Bringing A Civil Claim On Behalf Of A Deceased
Alcohol-related liver disease is a long-term illness that your loved one may develop over time when they drink too much. Alcoholism, which is the chronic…
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Posted on June 22, 2022
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a day meant to raise awareness about the prevalence of elder abuse around the world. It’s been observed globally…
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Posted on December 9, 2021
Why You Should Have a Will and What Happens When You Don’t
According to a poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute in 2018, more than half of Canadians do not have a last will and testament…
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Posted on August 12, 2021
Highlighting Upcoming Changes To Estate Law In Ontario
The past year introduced a number of changes to how people and businesses find ways to work. From restaurants to travel to the law, very…
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Posted on August 5, 2021
Widow Seeks Insurance Payout After Claim Is Denied
As people move through the stages of life, there will be plenty of times when they are given forms or contracts to sign. For many…
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Posted on July 30, 2021
Agreement To Pass Property Without A Contract Or Will Is Difficult To Enforce
Being able to give something of value to a loved one after you pass away is something that many people hope to be in a…
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Posted on June 25, 2021
Supreme Court Orders Unsealing of Probate Records In High Profile Case
Many people might not be aware, but when an estate goes to probate, the details of the court’s work to authenticate the deceased’s will becomes…
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Posted on April 9, 2021
Can A Suicide Note Constitute A Holographic Will?
Having a valid will is perhaps the first step in creating an estate plan that will ensure your assets are distributed as you wish in…
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Posted on February 26, 2021
Family Discovers They Don’t Own A Part Of Their Land, But They Can’t Find Out Who Does
Most of the time when we run into issues involving questions around whether an estate is the owner of property, or someone else is the…
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