Money left to Heart and Stroke Foundation in Will Allegedly Misappropriated | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 31 Aug

Alleged Misappropriation of Substantial Charitable Bequest

After deliberating for almost one hour, jurors found that a handwritten will, discovered under a sofa cushion by Franklin’s niece after the singer’s death, was signed by the music legend in 2014 and does show her intent. 11 Jul

Jury Reaches Verdict in Battle over Aretha Franklin’s Estate

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills 06 Jul

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills

Different Roles & Responsibilities: Trustee vs. Guardian vs. Executor 27 Apr

Different Roles & Responsibilities: Trustee vs. Guardian vs. Executor

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Ontario Law | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Mar

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings

10 Costly Estate Planning Mistakes | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Mar

Top 10: Avoid These Costly Estate Planning Mistakes

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 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

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

The Probate Process: Frequently Asked Questions