Neutral Ground in Family Storms: How the appointment of a professional estate executor can help families navigate turbulent waters. 12 Sep

Reasons for Appointing a Neutral Professional in The Role of Executor

Small mistakes, like adding a child to a property title or failing to file the right forms, can create huge tax costs for your family. The key is to plan early and get the right advice. 11 Sep

Avoiding Unnecessary Taxes For Your Surviving Loved Ones

The right planning can ensure you pass down your home without your kids facing large tax liabilities. Here's a simple guide to how it works... 10 Sep

How to Leave Property to Your Kids Tax-Free

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. 10 Sep

Forged Will Allegations: Battle for The Sunjay Kapur Empire

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. 10 Sep

Legacy Planning: The Generation-Skipping Transfer (GST) Tax

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. 09 Sep

Choosing the Right Caregiver for Your Furry Family Members

A years-long succession battle within Rupert Murdoch's conservative media empire has drawn to a close, with his son Lachlan set to control the news group. The deal ends all litigation over the family's trust. 09 Sep

Deal Reached in Long Succession Battle Over Murdoch Media Empire

While a verbal promise might be enforceable in certain circumstances, it’s best to have the promised inheritance in writing. This article explores the legal obligations that come with promised inheritance in British Columbia.  09 Sep

Protecting Your Verbally Promised Inheritance

Planning your own funeral is an incredible act of love. If you don’t design and document your final wishes, your family will have to do so while mourning your death. 08 Sep

How To Plan Your Own Funeral: 10-Step Guide & Checklist

As an executor, it is important to be aware that simply being in a position where your interests appear to conflict with those of the beneficiaries may be enough for a court to remove you as an executor. 08 Sep

Examples of Executor-Beneficiary Conflict of Interest

Recognizing these scams enables you to more effectively safeguard your interests during probate. If you feel any fraud is being committed, here's what you need to know... 06 Sep

Common Probate Scams: Recognizing Fraudulent Activities

Recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision provides an important lesson to farming families and their professional advisors: good intentions and family loyalty, while laudable, are no substitute for clear, enforceable agreements. 05 Sep

Court Decision: Important Lesson for Ontario Farming Families