With many estates being administered over extended periods —by older spouses, siblings, or peers— the risk that an executor becomes incapable is very real and foreseeable. Planning for incapacity at the drafting stage is key... 26 Jun

What Happens When An Estate Executor Becomes Incapable?

Before you set up a living trust, make sure you’re positive that it’s the right tool for your particular situation. Learn more in this step-by-step guide to setting up a living trust in Canada… 18 Jun

How Do I Set Up a Living (Inter Vivos) Trust in Canada?

One widely shared social post says putting “everything you own” into a Trust could bypass probate, leaving more funds for your kids when passing on your estate. But that advice is far from universal. 12 May

Put “Everything in a Trust” to Bypass Probate: Is This Good Advice?

Only 6 US states currently impose an inheritance tax: Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This "State Inheritance Tax Guide 2026" provides rate tables and answers to frequently asked questions. 01 May

Which US States Still Impose an Inheritance Tax in 2026?

At what age is a child ready to inherit? It's a question many parents and grandparents ask, particularly when the child is still a young adult. 24 Apr

TD Wealth MoneyTalk: Is Your Child Ready To Inherit?

Inheritance laws are shaped by a country’s history, culture, and social values. What might be common in one place, could be completely different elsewhere... These rules often reflect long-standing traditions about family, property, and who should be responsible for what. 22 Apr

Why Do Inheritance Laws Differ So Much Around The World?

An understanding of the legal framework governing estate and trust distributions provides the necessary context for examining why fiduciaries may choose to postpone disbursements. 11 Apr

Frequently Asked Questions About Delayed Distributions

A rightful inheritance can absolutely be stolen, and it happens more often than most people realize. Learn about the warning signs and what legal steps you can take to recover what's yours. 04 Apr

How Can You Tell if Someone is Trying to Steal Your Inheritance?

A holographic will is a will written entirely in the the will-maker's own handwriting and signed by them, without any witnesses. About half of U.S. states recognize them as legally valid. The rest do not. 04 Apr

Which US States Recognize a Holographic Will as Legally Valid?

Even in provinces that allow holographic (handwritten) Wills, a do-it-yourself solution can pose a greater risk of costly disputes and delays. 25 Mar

Are Handwritten Wills Legally Valid Across Canada?

When valid, no contest clauses can be a powerful tool for discouraging estate litigation. Typically, these clauses threaten to disinherit beneficiaries who challenge the validity of the testator’s final will... 18 Mar

Can a Beneficiary Be Disinherited Over a Successful Litigation?

Probate, the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, can range from a few months to several years, depending on various factors. Here’s a general overview of the steps and time frame involved in the probate process... 26 Feb

2026 Update: How Long Does Probate Take in The UK?