An executor has both authority and legal duty. With that comes potential risk. Acting without proper guidance can expose you to delays, disputes, or even personal liability. This article highlights the top five executor missteps and how to steer clear of them... 03 Aug

Top 5 Mistakes Executors Make & How To Avoid Them: Ontario

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. 03 Aug

Wahaha’s Inheritance Battle: Family Feud & Trust Dispute

Trusts let you control how and when your assets are passed on. The stipulations you outline in the trust can help your beneficiaries use it wisely. 01 Aug

Comprehensive Guide to the Many Different Types of Trusts

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones. 01 Aug

Comprehensive Checklist: Getting Your Affairs in Order

Ontario’s inheritance laws do not treat common-law couples the same as married couples. And that can lead to some unexpected (and painful) consequences. 31 Jul

Inheritance Rights: Common-Law Partners in Ontario

Life events such as marriage or divorce significantly impact estate planning. This article explains the implications of marriage and divorce on wills, outlines the key provisions of Section 56, and provides guidance on steps to protect your estate planning intentions. 30 Jul

Impact of Marriage & Divorce: Estate Law Reform in BC

Minimizing taxes on Estates can go a long way in providing maximum benefit to the heirs and reducing their financial burden. However, it takes timely planning and exploration of a variety of strategies. Here are some longstanding tips and tricks for this purpose. 30 Jul

What Can I Do To Minimize Estate Taxes in Canada?

Ontario Court Ruling: Funds transferred to deceased's Daughter were "valid inter vivos gifts" and not subject to a resulting trust. 30 Jul

Court Rules in Favour of Daughter: the Validity of Inter Vivos Gifts

As Ontario’s population ages, protecting the health, dignity, and rights of older adults, especially those living in long-term care and retirement homes, has become a matter of urgent public concern. What Ontario’s Seniors and Caregivers Should Know About the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2025 29 Jul

Ontario’s Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act 2025

Learn how to establish a trust fund that supports your child's future success. Discover practical steps and essential tips. 28 Jul

Life Events: How to Set Up Trust Fund for Your Child

A Cautionary Tale in Will Drafting and Limitation Periods... When Does the Clock Start Ticking? 28 Jul

A Cautionary Tale in Will Drafting and Limitation Periods

The stakes are higher than most people realize. Without proper estate planning, your family could lose thousands of dollars to unnecessary taxes, face months of legal delays, and endure family conflicts that could have been easily prevented. 28 Jul

Complete Guide to Protecting Your Family: Estate Planning Ontario