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Familial compositions and societal norms have changed drastically. The law cannot remain static and must reflect changing social norms in order to properly serve society’s diverse and ever-evolving needs. 08 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Familial Relationships in Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act

Court Ordered Sale of Estate Lands Ends 30-Year Dispute Among Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Court Ordered Sale of Estate Lands Ends 30-Year Dispute Among Heirs

Can Your Subscription Service Limit Your Estate’s Ability to Sue? | Digital Distress | Streaming Subscription Agreement | Estates Gone Wrong 02 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Warning: Read “Subscriber Agreements” Very Carefully

Estate Planning Priorities for Canadian Business Owners 01 Oct
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  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Estate Planning Priorities for Canadian Business Owners

The Importance of Documenting Your Charitable Wishes | Charitable Bequests | Philanthropic Intentions | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Sep
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  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

The Importance of Documenting Your Charitable Wishes

Murdoch Family Legal Battle Highlights a Harsh Reality: No Trust is Airtight | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Sep
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  • Curated Content, Infamous Feuds

Murdoch Family Legal Battle: “No Trust is Airtight!”

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

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
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Ontario’s Family Law Act: Entitlement to Equalization

We serve individuals, families and businesses in the Brussels area. Safeguard your assets through estate planning and insurance analysis: please contact us if you have any questions about Estate Planning... 10 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Canada, Directory, Ontario

Sholdice Financial Services | Estate Planning | Brussels Ontario

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

Loucks & Loucks | Barristers & Solicitors | Chesley Ontario

If you’re looking for an advisor who combines technical expertise with real-life perspective—and who values clarity over complexity—Michael Connon and the TMFG team bring experience, integrity, and a refreshingly human approach to wealth. 10 Sep
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  • Canada, Directory, Ontario

Michael Connon | Trusts & Estates | Markham Ontario

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