Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario 22 Jan

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario

America's Elder Care Crisis is Here— And We're Not Ready | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Dec

America’s Elder Care Crisis is Here & We’re Not Ready

Our pets are more than animals for many of us. They are beloved family members, providing companionship, joy, and comfort. How can you include your pets in your estate plan? What are your options? 08 Dec

Your Estate Plan: Trusts & Care Provisions for Your Pets

Being a guardian comes with a significant amount of responsibility. The purpose of this blog post is to outline the guardianship process and to answer frequently asked questions on the subject of guardianship... 07 Dec

Guardianship: Responsibilities and Frequently Asked Questions

Estate Law Reform is urgent and imperative to protect elders from financial abuse: specifically in the areas of power of attorneys, intervivos gifts, and will planning. 23 Oct

Elder Abuse Epidemic: Urgent Need for Estate Law Reform

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action 19 Sep

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action

No matter how little or how many assets you have, every person should go through the estate planning process. At a minimum, you should review and reassess your estate planning documents whenever these eight events occur... 18 Sep

Eight Big Events: When You Should Review Your Estate Plan

UK docuseries "Inheritance Wars" features gripping and shocking true stories of families dragged through the courts by grief and greed... 17 Sep

Inheritance Wars | UK Documentary Series | 2023

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada 18 Aug

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada

Estate planning plays a crucial role in crime dramas like The Sixth Commandment, where financial manipulation and inheritance fraud drive the plot. 17 Jul

The Sixth Commandment | True Crime Drama | 2023

Too many parents take comfort in the misconception that where both parents become incapacitated or die, another family member will automatically take over caring for their children. The reality is, the rights and responsibilities of guardianship do not simply pass to a surviving family member. 10 Jul

Testamentary Guardianship: Safeguarding Your Child’s Future

A will in terrorem clause, also known as a "No-Contest" clause, is a legal provision that can be included in a will to discourage beneficiaries from challenging its validity. This clause disinherits any beneficiary who contests the will, which means they will not receive any inheritance. 10 May

What is an “In Terrorem Clause” and How Does it Work?