You’ll want to ask your parents about their legal documents, finances, health and safety, living arrangements, and end-of-life wishes. These example questions can help you and your parents prepare for the future. 21 Mar

Essential Questions You Should Ask Your Aging Parents

In the intricate process of estate planning and will preparation, the expertise of an accountant is invaluable. The collaboration between your solicitor and accountant ensures a seamless integration of legal and financial expertise. 17 Mar

The Critical Role of Accountants in Estate Planning

Probate can be difficult to navigate, and it can become even trickier when it comes to contentious probate. This guide, by The University of Law (UK), sets out to answer some of the most important questions and explores how the process works... 06 Mar

Everything You Need to Know about Contentious Probate (UK)

These moments spent with a loved one during the last few hours of life are precious and profound and they can change you for the good forever. Say yes and show up to offer comfort... You won’t regret it. 06 Mar

Comforting a Dying Loved One: What to Say…

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario 22 Jan

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario

Your spouse has been diagnosed with a distressing illness that may be terminal. What can you do to help your children cope as well as possible, so you all move on as healthy, strong, and resilient as possible? 14 Dec

Critical Diagnosis in The Family: Helping Children Cope

Comprehensive estate planning requires careful thought and conversation with your spouse or life partner. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal.  28 Nov

Talking to Your Spouse or Partner About Estate Planning

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, a flood of emotions will arise, including denial, helplessness, frustration, and fear. Here are 17 tips for how to cope with a terminal illness... 19 Oct

Understanding Anticipatory Grief: You Are Not Alone!

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Estate Planning Strategies: 7 Common Uses for Trusts

While not intended to be comprehensive in nature, this guide lays out a basic summary of what is involved and some things to keep in mind if you are involved in settling a loved one’s estate. 29 Aug

Basic Guide to The Probate Court Process in Ontario

It’s important to acknowledge that death is a part of life and think about preparations with a consumer mentality. Just like with other significant purchases, we have to educate ourselves before we buy... 15 Aug

A Consumer’s Guide to Funeral Planning

Individuals who are making plans related to end-of-life decisions, providing assistance to adults or minors in need of care, or making other life changes may need to complete and file a number of estate planning or probate forms in court. Some of the most common areas in which people may seek out forms of this nature include those related to advance directives, guardianships, and name changes. 30 Mar

Estate Planning & Probate Legal Forms: 50-State Resources