Robin Williams' family, though provided for in his will, spent years after his passing in court battling over items, budgets and Knick knacks because the language in the beloved comedian's will was non-specific and overly vague. 15 Mar

Cautionary Tale: Overly Vague Language in Robin Williams Will

The Government of Canada has published a useful online guide explaining the tax responsibilities of legal representatives for the estates of deceased individuals. This guide sets out a 4-stage process... 15 Mar

Tax Responsibilities of Legal Representatives of Estates: Canada

Communicating Your Estate Plan is Vital | Communication Breakdowns | Wills and Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 24 Feb

Communicating Your Plans: a Vital Part of Estate Planning

If you don’t select an executor or trustee for your estate, or if the person you named refuses to act in that role, then someone may apply to the court to be appointed as an administrator of your estate. 20 Jan

British Columbia: What Happens If You Don’t Appoint an Executor?

If Hendrix had even done a simple will that properly spelled out his wishes, a large amount of the litigation would have been avoided and it would have ensured that his wishes were followed. 18 Jan

The Estate of Jimi Hendrix: Decades of Drama & Costly Litigation

When it’s time to do your estate planning – and it’s actually never too soon to begin – you may find the process, at first, to be somewhat bewildering. Using a trust company can make things a lot easier when it’s time to plan and execute your estate. 06 Jul

Who Can You Trust to Help Reduce the Stress of Estate Planning?

What Happens if a Person Has Multiple Wills in Ontario? 28 May

What Happens if a Person Has Multiple Wills in Ontario?

5 Guaranteed Ways to Mess Up Estate Planning | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Jan

5 Most Common Ways to “Mess Up” Estate Planning

Glossary: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning | Plain-English definitions of common terms used in estate planning and probate 04 Jan

Common Terms Used in Estate Planning and Probate

The Probate Process: Frequently Asked Questions 05 Oct

Frequently Asked Questions About The Probate Process

Executors are often surprised by how long their newly accepted “job” will be. Beneficiaries are equally surprised to hear how long it might take before they start seeing estate funds come their way. How long does it take to administer an estate? 03 Aug

How Long Should it Take to Administer an Estate?

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Nearly 15-Year Dispute | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Jul

James Brown’s Estate Reaches Settlement After Lengthy Dispute