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While precise global statistics on inheritance disputes are limited, studies and reports from various regions indicate a noticeable rise in inheritance disputes worldwide, often attributed to factors like complex family structures, increased wealth, and more people opting for DIY wills without legal guidance.  03 Mar
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  • Family Disputes, Generated Content

Noticeable Rise in Inheritance Disputes Worldwide

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Ontario | Estate planning becomes more intricate when dealing with blended families, particularly when adult children from previous marriages are involved. Careful consideration of both legal obligations and family dynamics is essential. 04 Feb
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  • Curated Content, Life Events

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Ontario

Second Marriages: Potential Conflicts & the Impact on Your Estate Plan 10 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Life Events

Second Marriage? Update Your Estate Plan to Avoid Potential Conflicts!

There are numerous factors at play in this increase in probate disputes; we have an ageing population, with diverse family members and estates that are worth increasing amounts. Couple that with people being more aware that they can bring some sort of claim, and there is a perfect recipe for an increase in claims. 10 Jan
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  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

What is Causing the Increase in Contentious Probate Claims?

Like most things involving blended families, estate planning can be challenging. With children from past relationships or a new marriage, you need to plan carefully to take care of everyone. 31 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Life Events

Why Estate Planning is More Challenging for Blended Families

Key Estate Planning Lessons from Classic Sitcoms & Their Family Dynamics 05 Jun
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  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Estate Planning Lessons from Classic Sitcoms & Their Family Dynamics

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When someone manipulates a vulnerable person into changing their estate plan, affected family members may challenge the documents based on undue influence.

Undue Influence: Proving Someone Manipulated an Estate Plan

Estate theft is a serious allegation that can have lasting consequences. Whether you’re pursuing a claim or defending against one, taking the right legal steps is critical in safeguarding the interests of the estate as well as your own.  

What to Do if You Suspect —or Have Been Accused of— Estate Theft

This episode of Financial Decoder explores inheritance from both perspectives: the person planning to pass on wealth and the heir receiving it.

Financial Decoder Podcast Examines “Both Sides of an Inheritance”

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