Your spouse has been diagnosed with a distressing illness that may be terminal. What can you do to help your children cope as well as possible, so you all move on as healthy, strong, and resilient as possible? 14 Dec

Critical Diagnosis in The Family: Helping Children Cope

Our pets are more than animals for many of us. They are beloved family members, providing companionship, joy, and comfort. How can you include your pets in your estate plan? What are your options? 08 Dec

Your Estate Plan: Trusts & Care Provisions for Your Pets

Being a guardian comes with a significant amount of responsibility. The purpose of this blog post is to outline the guardianship process and to answer frequently asked questions on the subject of guardianship... 07 Dec

Guardianship: Responsibilities and Frequently Asked Questions

The Costs & Consequences of 'Scorched Earth' Litigation 29 Nov

The Costs & Consequences of ‘Scorched Earth’ Litigation

Comprehensive estate planning requires careful thought and conversation with your spouse or life partner. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal.  28 Nov

Talking to Your Spouse or Partner About Estate Planning

Biggest Risk to the Continuity of Family Wealth: Breakdown of Communication and Trust | Curated Content | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Nov

Breakdown of Communication: The Biggest Risk to Family Wealth

Inheritance Mishaps from the Rich and Famous | Canadian Family Offices | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 27 Nov

Inheritance Mishaps from the Rich and Famous

While Canada’s tax system doesn’t impose a traditional inheritance tax, estate taxes through capital gains, final income returns, and probate fees can still shrink inheritances dramatically. By leveraging these strategies, you can pass down more of your hard-earned wealth. 20 Nov

Things to Know Before Filing a Loved One’s Final Tax Return

Do you own a valuable piece of art, an antique car or rare Pokémon card? Here are some expert insights, from RBC Wealth Management, on how to work antiques and other valuable collectibles into your estate plan... 01 Nov

How to Work Antiques & Collectibles into Your Estate Plan

Will your family inherit your outstanding debts? Who’s responsible for paying them off? Can creditors pursue your beneficiaries for payment? 25 Oct

Don’t Leave Your Family Battling Debt Collectors

The Lost Inheritance: A Cautionary Tale for Executors | Curated Content | Unclaimed Inheritance | Estates Gone Wrong 24 Oct

The Lost Inheritance: A Cautionary Tale for Executors

Estate Law Reform is urgent and imperative to protect elders from financial abuse: specifically in the areas of power of attorneys, intervivos gifts, and will planning. 23 Oct

Elder Abuse Epidemic: Urgent Need for Estate Law Reform