Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes
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Adding Your Child to The Title of Your Home: Know The Risks!

  • March 12, 2024
  • 1 minute read
The Inheritance Games offers a thrilling exploration of estate planning through the lens of a captivating mystery. By learning from the fictional world of Avery Grambs, we can gain valuable insights into the importance of a well-created estate plan.
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Estate Planning Lessons from “The Inheritance Games”

  • November 5, 2024
  • 2 minutes read
Common Disaster Planning and the Estates of Barry and Honey Sherman | Curated Content | Disaster Planning | Estates Gone Wrong
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Common Disaster Planning: The Estates of Barry & Honey Sherman

  • May 25, 2021
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Undue influence is not mere persuasion or advice. It requires coercive elements that override the testator’s free will. Courts look for a combination of susceptibility, opportunity, and improper pressure that causes the vulnerable person to act contrary to their true wishes.
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Proving or Disproving “Undue Influence” in Court

  • November 27, 2025
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With the right strategy in place, you can celebrate your role as a grandparent by creating an enduring, tax-efficient legacy. Learm more about the Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) tax and how to protect your family’s legacy.
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Legacy Planning: The Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax

  • September 10, 2025
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Elvis Presley’s Estate Planning Mistakes: Lessons for Us All | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong
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Elvis Presley’s Estate Planning Mistakes: Lessons for Us All

  • June 18, 2024
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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.
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Understanding the ‘Net Family Property’ Exclusion Clause: Ontario

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides a stark reminder that unsuccessful litigants—particularly those who advance self-interested claims—may be ordered to pay millions of dollars in costs personally.
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Ontario Beneficiary Held Personally Liable for Legal Costs

When preparing a will, it’s not uncommon for awkward family dynamics to complicate the process. Strained relationships can make estate planning much more difficult , but that doesn’t mean you can’t have your final wishes met.
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Awkward Family Dynamics: In-Law Conflict & Your Estate

Identifying the digital property you own and managing it is more necessary than ever. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family and social media to connect with friends.
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Avoiding 4 Main Obstacles: Digital-Era Estate Planning

Unfortunately, many families fall into common estate mistakes that create unnecessary stress, delays, and financial loss. What seems like a minor oversight today can snowball into major problems tomorrow.
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Common Estate Mistakes That Can Lead To Financial Chaos

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