Selling or transferring an inherited cottage in Canada often triggers capital gains tax, even though Canada does not have an inheritance tax. If you are administering an estate or planning a future transfer, early tax clarity can prevent costly mistakes later. 12 Jan

Selling or Transferring an Inherited Cottage in Canada

This guide walks you through the entire probate application process—from determining whether you need probate at all, to submitting your application, to receiving your grant. 19 Dec

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Probate in the UK

Can concerned parties use outdated documents as a justification to contest a will? Egregious oversights could raise questions. If the testator failed to update their will for decades, there could be questions about its validity. 16 Nov

Is an Outdated Will Justification for Probate Litigation?

Trust distributions fall into two categories, and the difference is significant. Mandatory distributions versus discretionary distributions: the difference the trust document makes... 10 Nov

Trust Distributions: Mandatory vs Discretionary

05 Nov

Understanding the Rights of Beneficiaries in Estate Litigation

It is generally unreasonable to expect an executor to work for free, or for less than the standard rate, given the considerable amount of work involved. For potential executors, clarity about compensation helps them make informed decisions about accepting the role. 04 Nov

Is it Reasonable for an Executor to Expect Compensation?

A multijurisdictional approach uses one document, whereas a cross-jurisdictional approach uses multiple, separate documents. Both require specialized legal advice to navigate differences in foreign laws, such as forced heirship rules, and to ensure wishes are carried out effectively.  03 Nov

Multi-Jurisdictional vs Cross-Jurisdictional Estate Planning

As digital wealth continues to grow, these assets will increasingly appear in estate files. Understanding how to value and administer them will be essential. Markets change, assumptions fail, and good planning remains the best defence. 30 Oct

Valuing Digital Assets: Lessons from the World of Online Gaming

Several legitimate strategies exist for minimizing or avoiding capital gains tax on inherited property in Canada. Understanding these options helps preserve family wealth across generations. 29 Oct

Can You Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property in Canada?

In a perfect world, trustees would never abuse their position for personal gain, but it is an unfortunately an all-too-common occurrence. Learn more in this "Ultimate Guide to Trustee Malfeasance"... 23 Oct

Ultimate Guide to Understanding “Trustee Malfeasance”

Trustees are legally obligated to act in the best interest of the beneficiaries. Aligning the trustee’s responsibilities with the best interests of the beneficiaries is a core principle of trust law. 21 Oct

Understanding the Basic Rights of Trust Beneficiaries

To determine whether the photocopy could be admitted, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice applied the "four-part legal test for admitting a lost will" and found that all four criteria were satisfied... 20 Oct

Ontario Court Ruling: Photocopy of Lost Will Deemed Admissible