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This guide explores the fate of domain names and websites after death, outlining the steps executors and family members should take to manage these digital properties effectively. 09 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Managing Domain Names & Websites After Owner Passes Away

Glossary of Legal Terms Used in Probate: England & Wales 02 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Glossary of Legal Terms Used in Probate: England & Wales

Defusing Trust Disputes: A Guide to Conflict Resolution 06 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Defusing Trust Disputes: A Guide to Conflict Resolution

There’s no escaping taxes when settling an Estate. An executor/trustee is responsible for filing tax returns for both the deceased and the Estate itself. Here is a preliminary list of tax activities to consider throughout the settlement process... 04 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Estate Settlement and Taxes: What You Need to Know

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court | A Cautionary Tale | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court

Imagine being able to prove that a handwritten note in your notebook could be your last will and testament. That is exactly what the newest Ontario concept in estates law, “substantial compliance,” strives to do... 22 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA): Substantial Compliance

If an account holder passes away or loses capacity, their legal representatives may not be able to access their digital assets held by a virtual custodian. Alberta Law Reform Institute recommends authorizing fiduciaries to access digital assets through new legislation. 13 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Authorizing Fiduciaries to Access Digital Assets

The Inheritance Games offers a thrilling exploration of estate planning through the lens of a captivating mystery. By learning from the fictional world of Avery Grambs, we can gain valuable insights into the importance of a well-created estate plan. 05 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Related Resources

Estate Planning Lessons from “The Inheritance Games”

Although television and movies are entertaining with their conflicts and cliffhangers, your estate plan should not be as entertaining. 28 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Probate & Trust Administration: Dramatic Misconceptions

Being an Estate Executor: Frequently Asked Questions 28 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Being an Estate Executor: Frequently Asked Questions

Avoid Estate Administration Surprises. Performing a title search on your property as part of your estate plan could save your heirs both money and hassle.  26 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Avoid Estate Administration Surprises: Perform a Title Search

The digital age has ushered in a paradigm shift in estate planning and administration... This article will delve deeper into the complexities of digital asset succession in Ontario, discussing the challenges faced, potential solutions, and the evolving legal landscape. 25 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

The Evolving Landscape of Digital Asset Succession

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US Long-Term Care Costs ‘Eating into’ Family Wealth

Estate trustees (Executors) have a duty to keep accurate records of estate assets and transactions throughout their administration and to account to beneficiaries at appropriate intervals.

Keeping Meticulous Records: Practical Tips for Executors

Have Canadian boomers saved enough for retirement? It doesn't seem like it... And the numbers suggest this isn’t just a handful of unlucky families. It’s a structural problem with how an entire generation approached retirement.

Why Canadian Kids Are Bailing Out Boomer Parents

A handshake promise to leave the family farm can legally override a written will in New South Wales. The legal mechanism is equitable estoppel, and courts have enforced it in farm succession disputes where the evidence is strong enough.

NSW Inheritance Law: Can a Verbal Promise Override a Will?

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