In Canada, if you want your pet to be cared for when you’re no longer around, you need to include them in your estate plan. Here are five ways to include your pet in your estate plan... 03 Jun

Tips for Canadians: Estate Planning with Your Pets in Mind

Elderly guardianships are complex and have consequences. If you’re considering legal guardianship for a parent or loved one, seeking professional legal advice is critically important. 26 Feb

Legal Guardianship of an Aging Parent: What You Need to Know

How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention 11 Feb

How to Identify Caregiver Burnout: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Signs and Symptoms of Caregiver Stress and Burnout 16 Jan

Signs and Symptoms of Caregiver Stress and Burnout

Estate Planning for Adults with Special Needs 06 Jan

Creating a Trust: Estate Planning for Adults with Special Needs

Guardianship is an expensive, time-consuming process that ultimately removes decision-making rights from the person with a disability. Once guardianship is in place, it is very difficult to reverse. 20 Dec

Adults with Disabilities: Decision-Making Rights & Support

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think 10 Nov

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think

Guardianship and Conservatorship, while similar, serve different purposes. Understanding these roles is essential for planning for the future of loved ones who may need assistance. 05 Nov

Guardianship and Conservatorship: Understanding the Differences

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children 02 Oct

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming a Guardian for Your Children

Protecting The Vulnerable: Role Of Notaries In Adult Guardianship 15 Jul

Protecting the Vulnerable: Role of Notaries in Adult Guardianship

Discussing your estate plan with difficult family members can feel daunting, but with patience, empathy, and a dash of humor, you can navigate the conversation effectively. By approaching it with kindness and understanding, you can ensure your wishes are clearly communicated and respected, keeping the family harmony intact—even if it means cracking a joke or two along the way. 27 May

How to Talk to Your Family about Your Fiduciary Choices

Legal tussle over dog has cost thousands in legal fees and plenty of heartache, while highlighting how the law treats pets in estate battles. 08 Mar

Dog at Centre of Estate Dispute: Highlights Need to Plan for Pets