Inheritance Disputes: What is 'Scorched Earth' Litigation? 10 Jul

Inheritance Disputes: What is ‘Scorched Earth’ Litigation?

Setting up a trust can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on factors like its complexity, legal assistance and administrative requirements. 03 Jul

How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Trust?

End-of-Life Planning vs Estate Planning: What's the Difference? 27 Jun

End-of-Life Planning vs. Estate Planning: What’s the Difference?

24 Jun

Ontario Law: What is an Absolute Discretionary or a “Henson Trust”?

When you start thinking about end-of-life planning, you may hear a lot of terms that sound similar. One question many people ask is whether a living will is the same as a DNR order. 24 Jun

FAQ: Is a Living Will the Same As a DNR Order?

Just about anything that a client says to their lawyer is protected by solicitor-client privilege. This is a cornerstone of our legal system and a fundamental right in Canada. In practice, however, exceptions to privilege are commonplace when the client is deceased. 18 Jun

How Privileged are Estate Planning Discussions with Your Lawyer?

Often called executors, personal representatives shoulder the responsibility of managing and distributing a decedent’s estate. Their role is critical, but compensation for this work is frequently misunderstood. 01 Jun

How are Executors (Personal Representatives) Compensated?

Frequently Asked Questions: What is "Right of Survivorship"? 22 May

Frequently Asked Questions: What is “Right of Survivorship”?

If you’re wondering, “Do I need an estate attorney?”—chances are, the answer is yes. You don’t need to be wealthy or elderly. Estate planning is about control, not age. It gives you a say in who handles your affairs and inherits your assets, rather than leaving it up to the courts. 19 Apr

How Will I Know If I Need To Hire An Estate Planning Attorney?

Frequently Asked Questions: Role & Responsibilities of The Executor 02 Apr

How Much Time & Effort is Involved in Serving as an Estate Executor?

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

An advance directive is a broad term for legal documents outlining your wishes for medical care if you become unable to make decisions, while a living will is a specific type of advance directive that focuses on end-of-life medical treatment.  19 Mar

What is the Difference Between an Advance Directive & a Living Will?