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Legal tussle over dog has cost thousands in legal fees and plenty of heartache, while highlighting how the law treats pets in estate battles. 08 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Dog at Centre of Estate Dispute: Highlights Need to Plan for Pets

How to Make Sure Your Online Accounts Aren't a Nightmare for Your Family | Digital Distress | Legacy Contacts | Estates Gone Wrong 26 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Will Your Online Accounts Become a Nightmare for Your Family?

Strategies For Passing On Property To Your Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Real Estate: Strategies for Passing Property to Your Heirs

High Costs for Long-Term Care are 'Unforgivable' | Curated Content | Elder Care Nightmares | Estates Gone Wrong 20 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

High Costs for Long-Term Care are ‘Unforgivable’

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool.  16 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

Does the Court Have Jurisdiction to Terminate a Charitable Trust? The answer to the question is Yes. But the jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly and not indiscriminately. 14 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Does the Court Have Jurisdiction to Terminate a Charitable Trust?

Understanding Probate in Canada: Everything You Need to Know | Probate is a crucial process in the Canadian legal system that ensures the deceased person’s estate is distributed according to their wishes. 21 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding Probate in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

Dying Saskatchewan Farmer’s Will Goes Down in History | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 09 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Bizarre Bequests, Curated Content

Strangest Wills Ever: Daily Roses, Millionaire Pets, and More

Even Canadians who don’t consider themselves snowbirds may own property south of the border or have other U.S. based assets that could impact their planning. 02 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Snowbirds: Is Your Cross-border Property in Your Estate Plan?

In the complex world of Tax, Wealth and Estate Planning, navigating the myriad of options and making informed decisions is crucial. This is where professionals with specialized designations provide expertise and guidance. 02 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Professional Designations in Financial Services: Roles & Definitions

Family Giving: From Personal Tragedy to Family Legacy | Charitable Bequests | Philanthropy | Estates Gone Wrong 22 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

Family Giving: From Personal Tragedy to Family Legacy

Will your family inherit your outstanding debts? Who’s responsible for paying them off? Can creditors pursue your beneficiaries for payment? 25 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Don’t Leave Your Family Battling Debt Collectors

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