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' [...]
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, [...]
New Canadian laws for 2023 and how they’ll affect you
Written By: SAMANTHA EDWARDS AND MATHILDE AUGUSTIN For the Globe and Mail A new year brings new rules. As of Jan. 1 and throughout the year, a slew of new laws will come into effect, including changes [...]
Duties of an executor
Some of your routine responsibilities as an Executor are: Arranging for will to be probated; Advertising for and/or notifying creditors and claimants/beneficiaries; Collecting and securing the assets of the estate; Protecting the assets of the [...]
How To Deal With Digital Assets In Estate Planning
Written By: Suzana Popovic-Montag, Contributor And Ian M. Hull, Contributor Due to recent technological advancements, one's digital presence has become an important part of every day life. As a result, it is increasingly important to [...]
Is it beneficial to have a will in each jurisdiction that you hold assets?
Yes, it is beneficial to have a will in each jurisdiction that you hold assets in. This is because different jurisdictions have different laws and regulations in regards to how assets are distributed in the [...]
Ten Things That Happen if You Die Without a Will
1.Your estate distribution will be in accordance with the law. If you are legally married to your spouse they are entitled to receive the first $200,000.00 and a portion thereafter depending on how many children you [...]
What to consider in financial and estate plans for people without children
WRITTEN BY: KELSEY ROLFE FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL A growing number of single people and couples are choosing not to have children for myriad reasons – a decision that advisors [...]