In a compelling High Court decision that has stirred conversations across both the legal and familial landscapes, a £14.5 million trust dispute between two brothers has culminated in a judgment that emphasizes intention over biology.
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Landmark Case Ruling in £14.5m Trust Dispute

  • July 21, 2025
  • 1 minute read
It’s one thing to talk about the importance of succession planning. It’s another to see the transformation happen in real families, businesses, and lives. Here are real-world lessons from business-owning families who faced the fire—and came through stronger.
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Family Business Succession: Lessons Learned from Real Families

  • October 31, 2025
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Having the Correct Power of Attorney is Crucial: Understand the Different Types
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Having the Correct POA is Crucial: Understand the Different Types

  • August 6, 2024
  • 1 minute read
On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong
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On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

  • December 18, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Long-term Care Options & Accommodation Costs: Ontario
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Long-term Care Options & Accommodation Costs: Ontario

  • July 2, 2024
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Early inheritance is an increasingly popular route towards homeownership: a way for Canadian families to support younger generations...
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Early Inheritance is Trending: Canada’s ‘Living Legacy’ Movement

  • March 27, 2025
  • 1 minute read
A Cautionary Tale in Will Drafting and Limitation Periods... When Does the Clock Start Ticking?
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A Cautionary Tale in Will Drafting and Limitation Periods

Relatives more prepared than ever to take costly legal action to fight for what they feel is 'their due slice' of family wealth— Attempts to have a will ruled invalid have surged 61% in five years...
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Family Feuds Over Inheritances Surge 61% in UK

Divorce significantly impacts estate plans, potentially invalidating provisions naming a former spouse as a beneficiary or executor, so a review and update are crucial. 
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The Significant Impact of Divorce on Your Estate Plans

What Happens if a Person Has Multiple Wills in Ontario?
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What Happens if a Person Has Multiple Wills in Ontario?

Increasing Financial Stress Leads to Lack of Estate Planning
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Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle

  • August 5, 2024
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What do these Inheritance Horror Stories have in common? Every single one of them could have been prevented with a simple conversation and some thoughtful legal planning. Let’s make sure your story doesn’t become someone else’s cautionary tale...
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Legal Planning Lessons from Real-Life Inheritance Horror Stories

  • July 3, 2025
  • 1 minute read
The "Marley v Rawlings" case —which concerned attempts to rectify a mistake made by a couple when signing their mirror wills— serves as a reminder of the necessity for attention to detail to avoid estate disputes.
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Marley v Rawlings: A Case Study in Clerical Errors &

  • January 31, 2025
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Individual family members bring their own perspectives and values to the estate planning process. However, good communication can help head off potential multi-generational conflicts before they happen.
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Generational Estate Planning: Communication is Key!

  • May 10, 2022
  • 1 minute read
Battles over Marilyn Monroe's estate shed light on the challenges of protecting intellectual property rights posthumously. Disputes emerged over the ownership and commercial use of her image and likeness. 
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Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Continues to Make People Rich… But Who???

  • November 21, 2019
  • 1 minute read
Estate disputes rarely arise from money alone. They are often triggered by conflicting instructions, unclear drafting, or overlooked provisions. The best protection is clarity, coordination, and regular review.
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Ambiguous Wills: How Fragile an Estate Plan Can Become

  • October 2, 2025
  • 1 minute read
This summer, the Montana Supreme Court had to weigh in on a modern question: can a selfie video serve as a person’s last Will? The short answer was no. Stories like the Montana case can be useful teaching tools. They help illustrate that intent is only half the battle—validity is the other. 
Curated Content Digital Distress

Selfie Video Last Will and Testament? Still a Step Too Far!

  • August 28, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Avoid Estate Administration Surprises. Performing a title search on your property as part of your estate plan could save your heirs both money and hassle. 
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Avoid Estate Administration Surprises: Perform a Title Search

  • October 26, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills
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Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills

  • July 6, 2023
  • 1 minute read
There are steps you can take to find out if you have an unclaimed inheritance. Learn how to claim assets that may be rightfully yours...
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How to Search for Unclaimed Inheritance: Canada

  • November 30, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Case Study: Limits of Family Law Claims Against an Estate
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Case Study: Limits of Family Law Claims Against an Estate

  • June 9, 2025
  • 2 minutes read
Foreman established a distinctive personal legacy marked by a large blended family and a multimillion-dollar estate. His unique family dynamic highlights the importance of proper estate planning: crucial when managing multiple heirs, complex family relationships, and shared family names.
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George Foreman’s Legacy: Lessons for Complex Blended Families

  • June 10, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Miami retiree alleges 3ABN executives misled him into signing away 400 acres in the Bahamas that had been in his family for four generations
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Nonprofit Christian Ministry: Property Disputes & Scandals

  • September 27, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Leaving a legacy gift is a meaningful way to support causes you care about while also enjoying potential tax benefits. Choose the method that best aligns with your estate planning objectives. Here’s a guide to help you explore your options...
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Planned Giving in Your Will: A Guide to Charitable Legacy Gifts

  • November 1, 2024
  • 2 minutes read
Failing to include cryptocurrency in your estate plan can create serious problems. This article explains how cryptocurrency fits into an estate plan, what tools are available, and how to protect your digital assets for the people you care about.
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Why Cryptocurrency Estate Planning Is No Longer Optional

  • February 4, 2026
  • 1 minute read
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Signs and Symptoms of Caregiver Stress and Burnout

  • January 16, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Legal issues faced by the elderly population arise in almost all areas of legal practice; however, most commonly in real estate law, family law, human rights law, and wills and estates law.
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Power of Attorney & Estate Planning: Elder Law Canada

  • June 21, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Canada offers a range of financial supports for caregivers that can help with both day-to-day expenses and long-term planning. Knowing what’s available can help you decide what kind of support might make sense for you.
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Financial Supports Available for Caregivers in Canada

  • February 19, 2026
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Trusts are an important tool for estate planning. They broadly fall into two categories: revocable and irrevocable trusts. But what is the difference and which is right for you?
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Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts: Key Differences Explained

  • November 28, 2024
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This podcast episode —"Probate and Inherited Mineral Rights: Requirements and Alternatives"— explores the often-confusing process of transferring mineral rights when someone passes away.
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Unique Legacy Assets: Transferring & Inheriting Mineral Rights

  • December 4, 2025
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Being an executor doesn’t end when you hand out the last inheritance check. Your legal liability stretches far beyond the day you think you’re done, and the mistakes that trigger lawsuits aren’t always obvious when you’re making them.
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Executor Personal Liability: Mistakes That Trigger Lawsuits

  • November 28, 2025
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What happens when the domestic tax rules of two different countries look at the same person and both conclude that the individual is a tax resident?
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Navigating Dual-Residency: Canada’s Tax Treaty Tie-Breakers

  • May 12, 2026
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One widely shared social post says putting “everything you own” into a Trust could bypass probate, leaving more funds for your kids when passing on your estate. But that advice is far from universal.
May 12, 2026

Put “Everything in a Trust” to Bypass Probate: Is This Good Advice?

Paris Jackson has gone public with allegations that the longtime trustees of her late father’s estate have been misappropriating funds and mismanaging one of the most valuable entertainment empires in history.
May 8, 2026

Jackson Estate: Is Michael’s Daughter Receiving Terrible Advice?

Ontario’s approach is deliberately cautious. A posthumously conceived child is entitled to inherit only if all statutory requirements are satisfied.
May 8, 2026

Posthumous Conception and Inheritance in Ontario

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Hulk Hogan’s daughter can’t write herself out of the wrestler’s will, but she can refuse to take his money. The questions arising over who will inherit Hulk Hogan’s wealth offer important insights into how family estrangement can affect estate planning.
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Hulk Hogan’s Will: a Lesson in Family Estrangement & Estate Planning

The Guinness family’s story shows that inheritance without structure can lead to division... When assets, wishes, and responsibilities are clearly defined, you’re not just protecting your property—you’re protecting your family’s relationships and legacy.
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Inheritance Conflict & Division: Lessons from The Guinness Family

The members of one of Canada’s wealthiest dynasties are now openly accusing each other of reckless spending, incompetent leadership and outright fraud... in a web of litigation so complex it could keep them bound up in court for years to come.
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Stronach Family Trust Dispute: Inside the $500-Million Feud

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Ten Absolutely Vicious Fights over Inherited Fortunes

After deliberating for almost one hour, jurors found that a handwritten will, discovered under a sofa cushion by Franklin’s niece after the singer’s death, was signed by the music legend in 2014 and does show her intent.
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Jury Reaches Verdict in Battle over Aretha Franklin’s Estate

Battles over Marilyn Monroe's estate shed light on the challenges of protecting intellectual property rights posthumously. Disputes emerged over the ownership and commercial use of her image and likeness. 
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Continues to Make People Rich… But Who???

TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family
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TV Chef Blew £2.8million Inheritance: Leaves Only £33k to Family

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What We Can Learn From Celebrity Estate Planning Gone Wrong

This dramatic feud over inheriting a family-owned winery drove a wedge between four siblings and led to a landmark penalty over the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in court. 
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Feud Over Family-Owned 80-Acre Winery Turns Sour

The ongoing legal dispute within the Rothschild family over a stunning collection of art captures the intrigue surrounding one of the world’s most powerful families. As the case unfolds, the art world watches closely.
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Rothschild Family Feud Erupts Over ‘Mini-Louvre’ Art Collection

The Barclay family feud started with accusations of privacy breach at the family-owned Ritz hotel. Open discussions about succession, good structuring and mediation could help a family business avoid going the same way as the Barclay's.
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Rise and Fall of an Empire: The Barclay Family Feud

The battle for the Sunjay Kapur empire has taken an explosive turn, as shocking allegations of a ‘forged will’ have surfaced, shaking the very foundation of this high-profile dispute.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Forged Will Allegations: Battle for The Sunjay Kapur Empire

This article delves into the estates of five legendary individuals: Bob Ross, Stan Lee, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, and Paul Walker. These inheritance battles shed light on the significance of explicit planning for intellectual property.
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Legendary Lessons: Protecting Intellectual Property

If you’re building wealth for future generations, open communication and clear planning are just as important as investment strategies. These stories offer practical lessons for anyone hoping to pass on wealth— or simply keep their family together...
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Wealthy Families That Lost Everything Over Generational Feuds

Priscilla Presley Settles Dispute with Granddaughter over Lisa Marie Presley's Estate | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates
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Priscilla Presley Settles Dispute with Granddaughter over Estate

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Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

The backlash against AI-generated 'resurrections' of deceased celebrities underscores the urgent need for a robust ethical and legal framework to govern the use of digital likenesses, particularly after an individual's passing.
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Backlash Against AI ‘Resurrections’ of Deceased Celebrities

Robert De Niro is said to have plans to leave his seventh child a huge bite of his fortune – leaving his other relatives peeved... De Niro's older children reportedly want an equal cut of his massive estate.
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Robert De Niro Sparks ‘Family Feud’ with His Plans to Revamp Will

Suit claimed Dudesy podcast violated Carlin’s copyright, calling it ‘a casual theft of a great American artist’s work’... The lawsuit was one of the first in the US to focus on the legality of deepfakes imitating a celebrity’s likeness.
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George Carlin’s Estate Settles Lawsuit Over “AI Doppelganger”

Controversial Prince Documentary Cancelled Over Estate Dispute
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Controversial Prince Documentary Cancelled Over Estate Dispute

Succession-style feud settled as court sides with Edward Rogers: The fight for Rogers Communications has riven one of Canada’s richest families— and it began with an accidental 'butt dial'...
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Succession-Style Feud: The Fight for Rogers Communications

Bitter family feuds and succession battles are not new to the Canadian business landscape. In fact, some of Canada’s most prominent family-owned firms have had very public brawls...
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Canada’s History of Family Firm Feuds Rivals “Succession”

Murdoch Family Legal Battle Highlights a Harsh Reality: No Trust is Airtight | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Murdoch Family Legal Battle: “No Trust is Airtight!”

AI and Ethics Collide: A proposal to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of late actor Robin Williams has reignited a contentious debate around consent, legacy, and the ethical boundaries of generative AI.
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Robin Williams Voice Recreation Proposal Sparks Backlash

The name John Seward Johnson probably means very little to you, but you’ve certainly know the company that Johnson’s father co-founded. That’s right – Johnson & Johnson, the maker of baby products we’ve all used for generations.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Disinherited Children: Battle Over The Johnson & Johnson Legacy

This video unpacks the 2024 court case involving Zong Qinghou's heirs, the $1.8 billion trust dispute, and the clash between Zong Fuli and three U.S.-based claimants.
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Wahaha’s Inheritance Battle: Family Feud & Trust Dispute

Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy

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Leaving your house to your children can be a meaningful way to pass on your legacy, but it is important to consider all aspects of it.
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Factors to Consider Before Leaving Your House to Your Children

  • November 4, 2024
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Trying to figure out the best way to pass your home to your children? Making the right choice between a gift or trust can save your family money and headaches in the long run.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Gift or Trust? The ‘Correct Way’ to Pass Your Home to Your Children

  • January 17, 2025
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Can You Avoid Impending Capital Gain on Your Family Cottage?
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Can You Avoid Impending Capital Gain on Your Family Cottage?

  • June 5, 2025
  • 1 minute read
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Estate Planning Should Not Wait: Lessons from “Howards End”

  • November 17, 2022
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What to Do if You Inherit a House with a Mortgage

  • August 27, 2024
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The decision of how to divide inherited property between siblings can be a complex one. In this article, Keystone explores how to divide inherited property between siblings fairly, and common disputes and solutions when inheriting a house with siblings.
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Inheriting a House with Siblings: Not as Straightforward as it Seems

  • September 12, 2025
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