Estate law remains deeply jurisdiction-specific. How the law will recognize family relationships can easily differ across provincial lines. If you intend for someone to benefit from your estate, that intention must be expressed clearly. 13 Mar

Jurisdiction Matters: What Makes You a ‘Child’ in an Estate?

Dealing with the GSTT can be complex and confusing. With proper planning, the GST exemption provides opportunities to reduce or potentially eliminate the transfer taxes associated with gifting or passing money to younger generations. 12 Mar

Understanding The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

If you have minor children, not having a Will in Quebec is not just unfortunate— it's a failure of planning: a recurring and avoidable mess. 12 Mar

Québec: Why You Need a Will to Protect Your Minor Children

Nearly 17 years after Michael's death, his daughter Paris has formally challenged the lawyers managing the estate. The dispute raises questions about transparency in managing one of the most profitable celebrity estates in entertainment history. 12 Mar

Michael Jackson’s Daughter Paris Challenges Estate Executors

Family inheritance disputes carry the risk of creating permanent rifts among relatives. With timely legal intervention, family conflicts over inheritance can be effectively managed and resolved without causing irreparable damage to relationships. 11 Mar

Resolving Family Inheritance Disputes: Tips & Guidance

It’s a common misconception that debt disappears when someone dies — but this isn’t usually the case, especially when inheriting a house with debt. While you may not be personally responsible for a decedent’s loans, the debt must still be addressed, or the house risks foreclosure. 11 Mar

Inheriting a House with Debt: Understanding Your Options

With different countries enforcing varied intestacy rules, navigating these legal frameworks can be overwhelming... 10 Mar

Inheritance Law: How Different Countries Handle Intestate Estates

Family Business Succession: Entrepreneurs can plan for future generational transitions by implementing a corporation governance framework. 10 Mar

Family Business: Planning for Future Generational Transitions

One of the most common misconceptions in Canadian financial planning is that you can “leave it all to the kids” without the government taking a cut. 10 Mar

Strategies to Minimize Estate Taxes in Canada

The estate of Hulk Hogan is pushing back forcefully against a claim that seeks $10 million over the origins of the wrestler's branded beer business, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle. 10 Mar

Hulk Hogan’s Heirs Wrestling with $10 Million Beer Brand Lawsuit

An unusual court fight that's been playing out in Pennsylvania for over a year has pitted more than a dozen schools against the family of the late Campbell’s Soup heiress, Dodo Hamilton, who provided more than half of the UArts endowment. Her heirs are now seeking to claw it back. 09 Mar

Campbell’s Soup Heirs vs Colleges: Court Battle Over Endowment

Several life events stand out as clear signals that financial guidance should move to the top of the to-do list... Don’t wait until things feel complicated. 08 Mar

Life Events That Should Trigger a Call for Financial Guidance