One widely shared social post says putting “everything you own” into a Trust could bypass probate, leaving more funds for your kids when passing on your estate. But that advice is far from universal. 12 May

Put “Everything in a Trust” to Bypass Probate: Is This Good Advice?

Ontario’s approach is deliberately cautious. A posthumously conceived child is entitled to inherit only if all statutory requirements are satisfied. 08 May

Posthumous Conception and Inheritance in Ontario

For individuals with cross-border estates, careful planning is essential. For Canadians with connections to European Union member states, this area of law has grown considerably more important... 27 Apr

Canadians with European Assets: Whose Law Governs?

At what age is a child ready to inherit? It's a question many parents and grandparents ask, particularly when the child is still a young adult. 24 Apr

TD Wealth MoneyTalk: Is Your Child Ready To Inherit?

Careers, families, and assets no longer fit neatly within a single jurisdiction... As lives become increasingly global, estate planning must reflect that reality. 17 Apr

Cross-Border Estate Planning Lessons from a Destination Wedding

A shareholders’ agreement is an important document to shareholders and businesses. There are several reasons to review a shareholders’ agreement every 3 to 5 years. 07 Apr

Reasons to ‘Dust Off’ a Shareholders’ Agreement

Estate tax planning can significantly affect what you leave behind. Here are six ways to help minimize taxes on your estate... 01 Apr

Six Ways to Help Minimize Taxes on Your Estate in Canada

It seems that traditional approaches and societal norms are underpinning the practice of the daughter being given the caregiver role and the son looking after finances and property, even though their skills and abilities may not match those roles. 30 Mar

Designating POA Responsibilities: Is Gender Playing a Role?

Inheriting farmland doesn’t require moving back to the farm. With the right planning, Canadians can keep farm assets in the family and potentially preserve valuable tax breaks for future generations. 30 Mar

Urban Heirs, Rural Assets: Inheriting Farmland in Canada

Cross-border capacity and guardianship issues are becoming increasingly common as families, assets, and caregiving arrangements span jurisdictions. 27 Mar

Cross-Border Guardianship: Capacity Case Spans Jurisdictions

Over 6 million Canadians aged 15 and older identifies having one or more disabilities. Today, we're talking about estate planning for disabled beneficiaries in British Columbia. 26 Mar

How to Safeguard Your Disabled Loved Ones in Your Estate Plan

Even in provinces that allow holographic (handwritten) Wills, a do-it-yourself solution can pose a greater risk of costly disputes and delays. 25 Mar

Are Handwritten Wills Legally Valid Across Canada?