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Rotary Fights ‘Misleading Headlines’: Dispute Over Complicated Estate 20 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Charity Wants ‘Nothing But Resolution’: Rotary Speaks Out

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care

Most succession plans have been largely framed on giving the assets to the farming children while using life insurance and/or estate-based gifts for non-farmers, but succession planning has evolved into much more now says a farm business and succession advisor. 18 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Fair versus Equal: Succession Planning & The Family Farm

Widow in Legal Battle with Rotary Foundation Over Husband's Estate 14 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Widow in Legal Battle with Rotary Foundation Over Husband’s Estate

If an account holder passes away or loses capacity, their legal representatives may not be able to access their digital assets held by a virtual custodian. Alberta Law Reform Institute recommends authorizing fiduciaries to access digital assets through new legislation. 13 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Authorizing Fiduciaries to Access Digital Assets

Dive a little deeper into the most common questions that people are asking online about estates, probate, and the role of the executor... RBC's "Matters Beyond Wealth" podcast : Episode 54 12 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Being an Executor in Canada

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think 10 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Pets & Estate Planning: More Complex Than You Might Think

Increasing Financial Stress Leads to Lack of Estate Planning 04 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Increasing Financial Stress Leads to Lack of Estate Planning

Leaving a legacy gift is a meaningful way to support causes you care about while also enjoying potential tax benefits. Choose the method that best aligns with your estate planning objectives. Here’s a guide to help you explore your options... 01 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Planned Giving in Your Will: A Guide to Charitable Legacy Gifts

Being an Estate Executor: Frequently Asked Questions 28 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Frequently Asked Questions

Being an Estate Executor: Frequently Asked Questions

Avoid Estate Administration Surprises. Performing a title search on your property as part of your estate plan could save your heirs both money and hassle.  26 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Avoid Estate Administration Surprises: Perform a Title Search

The digital age has ushered in a paradigm shift in estate planning and administration... This article will delve deeper into the complexities of digital asset succession in Ontario, discussing the challenges faced, potential solutions, and the evolving legal landscape. 25 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

The Evolving Landscape of Digital Asset Succession

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With many estates being administered over extended periods —by older spouses, siblings, or peers— the risk that an executor becomes incapable is very real and foreseeable. Planning for incapacity at the drafting stage is key...

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Navigating the legal maze of Canadian Estate Planning can be exceptionally daunting due to the recent enforcement of transparency mandates across all provinces. This article examines the structural steps required to successfully execute a family trust in Canada...

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