Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers has said the Government will consider changes to inheritance tax thresholds and rates in Budget 2027, acknowledging a 'significant tax burden' on those who worked hard in Ireland for decades... 25 Jul

Ireland Inheritance Tax: Proposed Overhaul in Budget 2027

23 Jul

New US Tax Laws That Could Impact What Your Heirs Receive

To ensure your surviving spouse can use your genetic material, you must include highly specific, written consent. This guide explains how to integrate reproductive clauses into your Ontario estate plan... 14 Jun

Ontario Guide to Will Clauses for Reproductive Material

Estate planning law in Canada doesn't change in big, obvious packages. Instead, the rules that control your estate's tax outcome shift one provision at a time... Miss any one of them and your estate plan is optimizing against rules that no longer apply. 04 Jun

What Changed in Canadian Estate Planning Law for 2026?

When New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law on Feb. 6, 2026, she included an unusual provision: patients requesting medical aid in dying must make an audio or video recording of their oral request... 21 May

Medical Aid in Dying: New York State’s Unusual New Requirement

Ontario’s approach is deliberately cautious. A posthumously conceived child is entitled to inherit only if all statutory requirements are satisfied. 08 May

Posthumous Conception and Inheritance in Ontario

Iowa's inheritance tax is fully repealed, but pre-2025 estates still follow the old rules. Here's what beneficiaries and executors should know.... 01 Apr

Iowa State Inheritance Tax Fully Repealed: What You Should Know

The 10-year rule for inherited IRAs means you have plenty of time to sort out what to do with your inheritance. Here's how the 10-year rule for inherited IRAs works... 29 Mar

Understanding The 10-Year Rule for Inherited IRAs

This comprehensive guide explores the latest developments in senior legal rights, highlighting key protections, legal recourses, and caregiving considerations that are essential in navigating today’s complex aging landscape. 16 Feb

Understanding Modern Legal Protections for Seniors in 2026

New York becomes the 13th state to authorize some form of physician-assisted dying. The law represents a major policy reversal in a state where the highest court had previously found that assisted suicide remained "unlawful"... 07 Feb

New York Becomes 13th State to Approve Medical Aid in Dying

As Ontario’s population ages, protecting the health, dignity, and rights of older adults, especially those living in long-term care and retirement homes, has become a matter of urgent public concern. What Ontario’s Seniors and Caregivers Should Know About the Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2025 29 Jul

Ontario’s Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act 2025

Predatory marriage occurs when someone marries a vulnerable elderly person, often with cognitive decline, to gain financial control. Early intervention is essential – contact an experienced estate professional immediately upon discovering suspicious circumstances. 24 Jul

Predatory Marriage: Protecting Aging Populations in Alberta