Choosing the right estate planning attorney is vital for ensuring that your wishes are honored and your assets are properly managed. By following these tips, you can ensure a smoother transition of assets and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. 25 Sep

How Do I Choose The Right Estate Planning Attorney?

Ontario Executors: Glossary of Terms | Are you stuck trying to understand some of the terms you run across as an Ontario Executor? No need to Google them. Here's an "A to Z" list —in plain English— to help. These Ontario Executor Terms Keep You Out of Hot Water.  23 Sep

Ontario Executors: Comprehensive Glossary of Terms

As the legal representative—whether you’re the executor, administrator, or trustee—you are responsible for making sure this process is completed properly. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step, how to prepare the final tax return for someone who was a tax resident of Canada. 20 Sep

Filing a Final Tax Return in Canada: a Step-by-Step Guide

Ontario's Family Law Act: "Entitlement to Equalization" in Action | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Sep

Ontario’s Family Law Act: Entitlement to Equalization

Loucks & Loucks LLP – Barristers & Solicitors – Powers of Attorney, Wills, Trusts, Estates & Estate Planning – Chesley, Ontario, Canada 10 Sep

Loucks & Loucks | Barristers & Solicitors | Chesley Ontario

The First Step: Open Conversation with Loved Ones | Communication Breakdowns | We Need to Talk About Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Sep

The First Step: Open Conversation with Loved Ones

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock | Property Pitfalls | Family Disputes | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Sep

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock

Managing Digital Assets in Estate Planning | Digital Distress | Accessing Online Accounts | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Aug

Managing Digital Assets in Estate Planning

Charities have Fiduciary Duties as Estate Beneficiaries | Charitable Bequests | Administration | Philanthropic Advisor | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Aug

Charities have Fiduciary Duties as Estate Beneficiaries

Learn why fiduciary access to digital assets matters and how a new Alberta Act would help facilitate access... 07 Aug

Alberta Law Reform: Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets

Executor —the deceased's son— transferred estate properties to himself and his brother without fair market value compensation. His conduct was deemed a significant conflict of interest: favouring certain beneficiaries over others. 06 Aug

Court Removes Deceased’s Son as Estate Executor for “Self-Dealing”

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Aug

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle