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Estate Planning Services: Has the AI Revolution Arrived? 13 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Estate Planning Services: Has the AI Revolution Already Arrived?

The Menendez Estate: Who Got the Money? 12 Feb
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

The Menendez Estate: What Happened to the Money?

Dealing with a loved one’s digital assets after their death can be complicated, especially in the absence of a clear legal framework. This article will take you through what a digital asset is and how to handle them. 12 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Handling Digital Assets: Legal Considerations in the UK

How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention 11 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Don't Wait until it's Too Late: Communicate Your Plans with Your Family 10 Feb
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  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Don’t Wait: Communicate Your Plans with Your Family

Controversial Prince Documentary Cancelled Over Estate Dispute 07 Feb
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  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Controversial Prince Documentary Cancelled Over Estate Dispute

Almost half of all Canadians lack estate plans, leaving financial and medical decisions uncertain: Scotiatrust survey reveals gaps in wills and power of attorney documents, leaving key decisions unmade... 07 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Scotiatrust Estate Planning Survey Finds Canadians Unprepared

Who inherited Jimi Hendrix’s estate? The answer is more complicated than many might assume. This article explores the distribution of his fortune, the legal disputes that followed, and who ultimately controls his estate today... 06 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Legendary Legal Battle: The Heavily Contested Estate of Jimi Hendrix

While creating a legal will is essential for the transfer of wealth, it’s just one part of the process. To be sure your wishes are truly honoured, your financial legacy preserved, and your family is supported, you need a comprehensive estate plan. Moreover, you need to communicate that plan effectively. 06 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Unlocking Your Legacy: Estate Planning Conversations are Critical

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Ontario | Estate planning becomes more intricate when dealing with blended families, particularly when adult children from previous marriages are involved. Careful consideration of both legal obligations and family dynamics is essential. 04 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Ontario

Courts could use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up probate, but digitizing documents and training a new AI model is labour intensive. 04 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Could AI Speed Up Uncontested Probate Applications?

Beneficiaries of an estate often want to know how long they should expect to wait to receive their share of the estate. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this question, as the timeline can vary considerably depending on the specific circumstances of the estate. 04 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does an Executor Have to Distribute Funds to Beneficiaries?

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