Updating Your Beneficiaries is Critical for Your Estate Plan 28 Mar

Updating Your Beneficiaries is Critical for Your Estate Plan

5 Key Steps for Retirement and Estate Planning in 2025 28 Mar

5 Key Steps for Retirement and Estate Planning in 2025

Early inheritance is an increasingly popular route towards homeownership: a way for Canadian families to support younger generations... 27 Mar

Early Inheritance is Trending: Canada’s ‘Living Legacy’ Movement

Recent court ruling underscores a fundamental lesson for charities involved in property or trust matters: clear, formal documentation is essential. Without a properly executed declaration of trust, even well-intentioned trust arrangements can fall short in court. 27 Mar

The Case of The Property Trust: a Cautionary Tale for Charities

Estate disputes can tear families apart and leave valuable assets in limbo. When tensions rise and estate administration becomes impossible, there is a powerful legal solution that many people do not know about: an Estate Trustee During Litigation (ETDL). 25 Mar

“Estate Trustee During Litigation” (ETDL): Benefits & FAQs

When it comes to preparing for the future, understanding the difference between estate planning and a will is crucial. While both play a significant role in managing your assets after your passing, they serve different purposes and offer unique benefits. 25 Mar

Comprehensive Guide to Estate Planning Terms

The infamous “shirtsleeves curse” is one that has occupied the mind of many a wealthy patriarch on a sleepless night. Affecting 90% of the wealthy, even America’s richest family couldn’t escape its clutches. 25 Mar

The Infamous “Shirtsleeves Curse”: a Case Study

What rights do the beneficiaries of a will get and what does it mean for others involved in the administration of the estate? Find out what you need to know, as the executor of an estate... 21 Mar

Executors: What Do Beneficiaries Have a Legal Right to Ask of You?

The initial loss of a loved one is a traumatic experience all on it’s own, but the multitude of losses that follow are surprising, and just as painful. These "secondary losses" are all the messy, unexpected, complicated consequences that come after loss; they exacerbate feelings of sadness, isolation, and stress. 20 Mar

Secondary Losses: The Ripple Effect of Losing a Loved One

On occasions a will may have been prepared in such a manner that it is not clear precisely what the testator intended. Competing interpretations can often lead to a dispute between parties... 19 Mar

What Happens When a Will is Vague or Ambiguous?

Most individuals consider purely domestic estate matters to be complex and challenging.  Add another country into the equation and the legal complexity quickly multiplies. 19 Mar

Navigating Cross-Border & Multijurisdictional Estate Matters

Cost of Care Calculator & Long-Term Care Options: By State 18 Mar

Cost of Care Calculator & Long-Term Care Options: By State