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?

In estate planning, a beneficiary designation is the act of naming the person or entity who will inherit specific assets, like life insurance proceeds or retirement account balances, upon your death, bypassing the probate process.  18 Mar

Beneficiary Designations: Bypassing the Probate Process

Divorce significantly impacts estate plans, potentially invalidating provisions naming a former spouse as a beneficiary or executor, so a review and update are crucial.  13 Mar

The Significant Impact of Divorce on Your Estate Plans

While precise global statistics on inheritance disputes are limited, studies and reports from various regions indicate a noticeable rise in inheritance disputes worldwide, often attributed to factors like complex family structures, increased wealth, and more people opting for DIY wills without legal guidance.  03 Mar

Noticeable Rise in Inheritance Disputes Worldwide

Urgent global law reform is needed to address the transfer of digital assets in estate planning. The current legal landscape struggles to keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital assets, leading to uncertainty and potential loss of value for inheritors.  18 Feb

Digital Distress: Urgent Global Law Reform Required

Canadian Estate Law: The Presumption of Resulting Trust 04 Feb

Canadian Estate Law: The Presumption of Resulting Trust

Estate Planning and Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions 29 Jan

Estate Planning and Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions

If you are involved in an estate inheritance lawsuit, you can consult a lawyer with experience in estate litigation. You can also try to resolve the dispute through mediation or arbitration.  19 Jan

Estate Inheritance Lawsuit: What are Your Options?

Generational wealth erosion is a common phenomenon where inherited wealth diminishes over time, often within a few generations. Several factors contribute to the dissipation of inherited wealth... 08 Jan

Generational Erosion of Inherited Wealth: Why Does it Happen?

An inter vivos transfer of property is the transfer of ownership of an asset from one living person to another during their lifetime, without the need for a will. 07 Jan

Inter Vivos Transfer of Property: Key Characteristics & Criteria

Although they are very similar legal concepts, "contracts of inheritance" and "heir agreements" are not the same. 05 Nov

Contracts of Inheritance vs Heir Agreements

"Estates gone wrong" refers to the failure of an estate plan, often resulting in significant financial, legal, and family conflicts. Discuss your estate plan with your family and beneficiaries to ensure they understand your wishes and to minimize conflict.  30 Sep

Common Mistakes Leading to “Estates Gone Wrong”