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The Importance of Communicating Your Estate Plan: 3 Big Reasons

  • July 8, 2024
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How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
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How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

  • February 11, 2025
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Inheriting a Registered Pension Plan can offer significant financial support, but it also comes with complexities and potential tax challenges. This post explores how RPPs are handled after death and provides strategies for navigating the process.
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Inheriting a Registered Pension Plan: What You Need to Know

  • February 24, 2025
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Many Canadians dream of buying a property by the sea in Florida or a golf course in Arizona. But what happens at the time of death? Buying a property in the United States takes planning...
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Canadian Will & U.S. Property: Avoiding Probate Takes Planning

  • February 10, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Central to this journey is the unwavering commitment to transparent communication... Although rife with complexity, estate administration can be navigated with sagacity and a judicious approach.
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Unwavering Commitment to Transparent Communication

  • April 10, 2025
  • 2 minutes read
Just crafting a will isn’t enough... You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Updating your will can also help prevent family squabbles over inheritance down the road.
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Crafting a Will is Not Enough: You Need to Revisit Your Estate Plan

  • September 23, 2024
  • 1 minute read
It is important to understand the limited purpose and necessity behind 'Net Family Property' clauses. They are not a catchall for sheltering and protecting the inheritance of a divorcing beneficiary, although they usually have the appearance of trying to achieve this objective.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Understanding the ‘Net Family Property’ Exclusion Clause: Ontario

Comparing DIY Estate Planning Software: Features & Costs | With so many options available, choosing the right DIY Estate Planning Software can feel like navigating a labyrinth...
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Comparing DIY Estate Planning Software: Features & Costs

When a loved one passes away, their streaming accounts and subscriptions may seem like minor considerations compared to other estate matters. However, managing these accounts is important to prevent ongoing charges and secure their digital legacy.
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Managing Streaming Service Accounts: A Guide for Canadians

Whether you own a cottage, a family home, or any other high-value asset, working with an experienced estate lawyer to craft clear, specific, and regularly updated instructions is not just good practice — it is essential.
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Why Cottage Estates Are a Breeding Ground for Family Conflict

Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute
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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
Executor on the Case: Becoming a Detective for Missing Assets | Much has been written on the topic of missing heirs: how to find them, and what to do if you can’t. But what happens if you have missing assets? How do you practically move forward with an estate administration when you don’t know, well, what assets you’re administering?
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Executor on the Case: The Search for Missing Assets

  • February 14, 2025
  • Less than a minute
Clear communication, updated documents, and proactive estate planning can help families minimize disputes over inherited wealth.
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How to Minimize Family Disputes Over Inherited Wealth

  • August 13, 2025
  • 1 minute read
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children

  • October 2, 2024
  • 1 minute read
A charitable legacy can be an integral part of estate planning, providing a meaningful way to support community initiatives, educational institutions, medical research, or other important causes. The process involves allocating a portion of your estate to benefit causes or organizations you care about, but how is this done?
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How To Leave a Charitable Legacy through Your Estate Plan

  • January 9, 2025
  • 1 minute read
If you are considering adding someone to the title of your home for estate planning purposes, it is essential to seek professional guidance in order to mitigate the risks of doing so...
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How Using Joint Tenancy as an Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

  • April 16, 2025
  • 2 minutes read
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Canada Pension Plan Embroiled in Long-Term Care Fiasco

  • October 18, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Stan Lee, the iconic co-creator of Marvel superheroes, became center of a high-profile elder abuse lawsuit...
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Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Stan Lee’s Ex-Manager

  • May 9, 2025
  • 1 minute read
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Family Inheritance Wars “On The Rise” in the UK

  • March 18, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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Estate Planning Horror Stories: 5 Nightmare Scenarios

  • March 26, 2021
  • 1 minute read
Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights: The contrasting estate plans of Tina Turner and Ike Turner serve as instructive examples of the importance of effective estate planning.
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Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights

  • June 7, 2023
  • 1 minute read
Mercedes Kilmer addresses mixed reactions to her late Father's precedent-setting AI-generated posthumous performance in "As Deep as the Grave"...
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Kilmer’s Daughter Defends Late Father’s AI-Generated Performance

  • April 29, 2026
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Money left to Heart and Stroke Foundation in Will Allegedly Misappropriated | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong
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Alleged Misappropriation of Substantial Charitable Bequest

  • August 31, 2023
  • 1 minute read
When Inheritance Divides: The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts
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The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts: a Cautionary Tale

  • January 31, 2025
  • 1 minute read
The Supreme Court recently ruled in favour of Blue Cross, RSPB and RSPCA in the case of a legacy bequest which was challenged by the donor’s daughter.
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Important Case Ruling: Contested Wills and Charities in the UK

  • August 13, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care

  • November 18, 2024
  • 1 minute read
On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong
Curated Content Long-Term Care Crisis

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

  • December 18, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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Curated Content Long-Term Care Crisis

The Consequences of Not Planning for Long-Term Care

  • January 22, 2024
  • 1 minute read
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Without proper planning, your pets could end up in shelters or with people who aren’t prepared to care for them properly. Taking time now to make these arrangements ensures your faithful companions will be loved and cared for throughout their lives.
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  • September 9, 2025
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  • January 22, 2024
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Designating people you trust to fill important roles, including executor and power of attorney, is essential to a successful estate plan. It's also wise to select backups in case your primary selections are unavailable.
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Designations: Key Roles to Include in Your Estate Plan

  • August 16, 2024
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Wills and estate planning aren’t just for old, wealthy people. Every adult needs a plan. You’ll feel more confident about your future after you’ve made these decisions and communicated them to the people you care about most.
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  • July 24, 2024
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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.
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Murdoch Family Legal Battle Highlights a Harsh Reality: No Trust is Airtight | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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Murdoch Family Legal Battle: “No Trust is Airtight!”

Few narrative devices expose human venality with the precision of inheritance theft. This collection of ten films rigorously examines the subgenre to explore the psychological and legal intricacies of usurped fortunes.
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Estate Disputes & Inheritance Theft Themes Explored in 10 Films

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

An Ontario judge's looming decision on whether to compel the Stronach Group to disclose evidence of any coverup of sexual misconduct may add yet a new dimension to a deepening scandal surrounding the multinational's billionaire founder.
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Succession-like Battle Over Family’s Billions: The Stronach Case

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Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous

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. 
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

Feud Over Family-Owned 80-Acre Winery Turns Sour

Heirs to an iconic fortune sought out a wealth manager who would assuage their progressive consciences. Now their dispute is exposing dynastic secrets...
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Getty Trust Issues: Dispute Exposed Family Secrets

Inheritance Mishaps from the Rich and Famous | Canadian Family Offices | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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Inheritance Mishaps from the Rich and Famous

Gene Roddenberry is widely known as the mind behind Star Trek but less well known is his ugly estate litigation fight that centered around the definition of “Star Trek.”
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To Boldly Go Where No Estate Litigation Has Gone Before

Six Estate Planning Mistakes Celebrities Made | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong | A will isn't enough...
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Six Estate Planning Mistakes Celebrities Made

James Gandolfini’s estate planning missteps cost $30M. The oversight in Gandolfini’s plan serves as a reminder of the risks involved in relying solely on a will— no matter how straightforward the intent.
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Estate Planning Lessons from James Gandolfini’s $70 Million Estate

Ten Absolutely Vicious Fights over Inherited Fortunes | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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Ten Absolutely Vicious Fights over Inherited Fortunes

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What We Can Learn From Celebrity Estate Planning Gone Wrong

A French court has found eight people guilty of exploiting 92-year-old L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, one of the world's richest people. The verdict brings to an end a long-running case that began with a feud between Mrs Bettencourt and daughter.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

The Exploitation of L’Oreal Heiress Liliane Bettencourt

Estate planning becomes more complicated when assets, citizenship and tax rules extend beyond a single country. In this episode of Celebrity Estates, David Lenok speaks with Martin Behn about these challenges.
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Celebrity Estates Podcast: Cross-Border Planning Lessons

When high-profile celebrities pass away, their estate disputes often make headlines. However, the legal challenges their estates face are not exclusive to those of the rich and famous.
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Prevent Costly Missteps: Lessons from Celebrity Estate Disputes

The Agnellis, Italy's ‘royal family’ of industry, has played a pivotal role in shaping global business and culture but a bitter feud is driving the Fiat family apart
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

The Agnelli Dynasty: Bitter 20-Year Inheritance Feud

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.
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

George Carlin’s Estate Settles Lawsuit Over “AI Doppelganger”

Daughters of late Hollywood legend Paul Newman filed a lawsuit against the Newman's Own Foundation (NOF), claiming their father's legacy is "under assault" by the "very organization he founded in an effort to preserve and expand that legacy."
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Paul Newman’s Daughters Claim Father’s Legacy is ‘Under Assault’

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

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

The longstanding feud among the heirs of Sol Goldman’s vast New York real estate fortune has reignited. This is the latest chapter in a family conflict that dates back to the 1980s... 
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

NYC Real Estate Dynasty Heirs Intensify Feud Over Property Empire

The infamous inheritance battle for Koch Industries involved the four sons of Fred Koch — William, Frederick, Charles, and David — who feuded for nearly two decades over the control and ownership of the family company. 
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Infamous 20-Year-Long Inheritance Battle: Koch Industries

Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Lessons To Be Learned From Failed Celebrity Estates

Actress Diane Keaton left behind not just a remarkable legacy but an important reminder about estate planning for our pets.
Celebrity Estates Curated Content

Pet Trusts: What We Can Learn from Diane Keaton’s Estate

Kate Rothko Prizel, the daughter of renowned abstract artist Mark Rothko, once said being 19 was the worst year of her life. Still only a teenager, in 1970, Prizel was embroiled in a bitter legal battle with her father’s estate executors and the directors of the Marlborough Fine Art gallery.
Curated Content Infamous Feuds

How Greed Rocked the Art World: The Estate of Mark Rothko

The estate of Hulk Hogan is pushing back forcefully against a claim that seeks $10 million over the origins of the wrestler's branded beer business, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle.
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Hulk Hogan’s Heirs Wrestling with $10 Million Beer Brand Lawsuit

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Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell
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Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell

  • June 1, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Inheriting Real Estate in Canada: What You Need to Know
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Inheritance Tax & Cross-Border Rules: What Canadians Need to Know

  • December 20, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Whether you own a cottage, a family home, or any other high-value asset, working with an experienced estate lawyer to craft clear, specific, and regularly updated instructions is not just good practice — it is essential.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Why Cottage Estates Are a Breeding Ground for Family Conflict

  • March 22, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Inheriting a Property With Your Siblings: What Are Your Options? | Family Disputes | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estates Gone Wrong
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Property With Your Siblings: What Are Your Options?

  • May 30, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Property owners who have used joint ownership as an estate planning tool to avoid the cost and delay of probate will need to revisit their plans in light of this decision.
Curated Content Property Pitfalls

Court Ruling Upsets Commonly-held Interpretation of Joint Tenancy

  • December 16, 2024
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Tax Considerations for Inherited Properties: What You Need to Know | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estates Gone Wrong
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Tax Considerations for Inherited Properties: What You Need to Know

  • February 15, 2023
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