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Iowa's inheritance tax is fully repealed, but pre-2025 estates still follow the old rules.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Iowa State Inheritance Tax Fully Repealed: What You Should Know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

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

Bringing wills into the 21st century: will major inheritance law reform soothe or spark legal battles? 21 Jul

Could Inheritance Law Reform in England & Wales Spark Legal Battles?

The OBBBA provides unprecedented permanence in estate and gift exemptions, presenting a well-defined planning window for high-net-worth families and fiduciaries. Strategic action now can preserve and protect multigenerational wealth when it matters most. 03 Jul

U.S. Tax Reforms: What High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know

Ontario has changed how inheritance works for separated spouses. If you’re separated and living in Ontario, these new rules could affect who receives your estate whether or not you have a will. 17 Jun

Ontario’s Succession Law: New Rules Affect Separated Spouses 

How will your stored reproductive material be dealt with after your death? Will the material be disposed of, or does the material form part of your estate to be passed on to a selected beneficiary? 16 Jun

Reproductive Material in Estate Planning: Canada

Whilst there are some proposals for reform, the effects of a predatory marriage are wide ranging and very difficult to undo legally. It is therefore the best approach for a concerned family to keep in touch with their relative and to act swiftly where a predatory marriage is suspected... 16 Jun

Predatory Marriages: Is Law Reform Coming to the UK?

MAID Canada: Late Mother's Role in Son's "Right to Choose" 31 May

MAID Canada: Late Mother’s Role in Son’s “Right to Choose”

After years of advocacy, Delaware passes End-of-Life Options Law: Delaware has become the latest state to legalize medical aid in dying, following the signing of House Bill 140 on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. 21 May

Delaware Passes End-of-Life Options Law: 2025