How is Debt is Handled by an Estate in Canada? Your executor is responsible for carrying out the duties of your will and arranging to pay off your debts. They will also close any accounts that you may have. If you don’t want to burden your loved ones with having to deal with your debt, there are steps you can take. 14 Mar

How is Debt is Handled by an Estate in Canada?

Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes 12 Mar

Adding Your Child to The Title of Your Home: Know The Risks!

The Impact of Digital Assets on Estate Planning and Litigation | Digital Distress | What Happens to Your Digital Assets | Estates Gone Wrong 11 Mar

The Impact of Digital Assets on Estate Planning and Litigation

Learn the critical reasons why a will alone is insufficient for a comprehensive estate plan, and why incorporating trusts, beneficiary designations and incapacity planning is essential to ensure a seamless and protected transfer of your assets to your loved ones. 11 Mar

Relying Solely on a Will? It Could Be a Costly Mistake!

Given the many considerations that come with passing down or inheriting a collection, it's wise to plan well in advance— particularly for rare or especially valuable assets. 08 Mar

Key Steps & Planning Considerations for Rare Collectibles

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

Contentious probate refers to the legal conflicts and disputes that can arise in the process of settling a deceased person’s estate. This guide dives deeper into a probate contest and what is involved with it from a legal standpoint.  07 Mar

Navigating the Challenges of Contentious Probate: UK

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)

Estate Planning: How To Keep Track of Passwords, Access Keys, and PINs 06 Mar

Estate Planning: How To Keep Track of Passwords, Access Keys, and PINs

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…

Putting conditions on bequests to heirs can ensure your beneficiaries act in accordance with your wishes. It could also spark litigation and harm family relationships. 04 Mar

Conditional Bequests: Proceed with Caution

When getting started with an inheritance, it’s important to ask the right questions. Encompass Advisors have curated 12 essential questions to ask when expecting a financial windfall. 29 Feb

12 Questions to Ask When Receiving an Inheritance