Latest News for Jacques Robert

HST Rebate for First Time Home Buyers; Bill C-4

The government is currently offering money back to first-time home buyers. Under Bill C-4, you could get a rebate when you buy your home. For example, that’s [...]

Congratulations to Gabrielle Robert

We are excited to share that Gabrielle Robert has now received her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. We are beyond thrilled for her to be [...]

Congratulations to Gabrielle Robert

We are excited to share that Gabrielle Robert has now received her Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation. We are beyond thrilled for her to be part of this wonderful organization! hashtag#STEPNetwork and hashtag#STEPCanada [...]

A lot of Canadians are expecting six-figure inheritances – here are some things that could get in the way

By: Rob Carrick PUBLISHED MAY 27, 2024 The Globe and Mail Quoted like scripture in the financial industry is a report from years ago that projected a $1-trillion transfer of wealth between 2016 and 2026. A recent [...]

How to make sure your fur babies are looked after in your estate

BY: ANNA SHARRATT SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2024 Shelley Forsythe’s black pug, Lilo, is 13. “He has been the love of our life,” says Ms. Forsythe, director, family enterprise planning, at [...]

Guardianships and how they work.

A great blog by Weir Foulds LLP regarding guardianships and how they work: Protections for adults without capacity: explaining guardians, guardianships, and how they work WeirFoulds' Claire McNevin scrutinizes Ontario's critical legal protections for [...]

Estate planning hurdles are different for LGBTQ couples. Here’s how:

Written by: MARIYA POSTELNYAK Amid the countless financial hurdles facing Canadians, estate planning is often low on the priority list. Delaying this process is risky for everyone, but for members of the LGBTQ community, especially [...]

How to Resign as an Attorney for Property or Personal Care

Author: Mills & Mills LLP Acting as an Attorney under a Power of Attorney for Property or Personal Care is a great deal of work and responsibility. If you’ve been appointed as an Attorney, there [...]