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Understanding Undue Influence: Estate Law Canada 23 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Generated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding Undue Influence: Estate Law, Canada

The Pitfalls of Joint Ownership: Know the Risks 22 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

The Pitfalls of Joint Ownership: Know the Risks

When high-profile celebrities pass away, their estate disputes often make headlines. However, the legal challenges their estates face are not exclusive to those of the rich and famous. 20 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Celebrity Estates, Curated Content

Prevent Costly Missteps: Lessons from Celebrity Estate Disputes

This cautionary tale serves as a reminder of how important it is to carefully plan, draft, and update your Will with the help of an experienced advisor. Doing so can prevent misunderstandings and disputes, and ensure that your wishes are truly fulfilled. 28 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Communication Breakdowns, Curated Content

Will Interpretation: Alberta Court Decision Serves as Cautionary Tale

Groundbreaking Estate Decisions in 2024 & 2025 23 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Groundbreaking Estate Litigation Decisions

If you are considering adding someone to the title of your home for estate planning purposes, it is essential to seek professional guidance in order to mitigate the risks of doing so... 16 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

How Using Joint Tenancy as an Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

Recent court ruling underscores a fundamental lesson for charities involved in property or trust matters: clear, formal documentation is essential. Without a properly executed declaration of trust, even well-intentioned trust arrangements can fall short in court. 27 Mar
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

The Case of The Property Trust: a Cautionary Tale for Charities

Validity Requirements for Last Wills and Testaments in Ontario 27 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Validity Requirements for Last Wills & Testaments in Ontario

Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About 25 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About

Saskatchewan Court Ruling on Digital Message: Is it a Will? 19 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Saskatchewan Court Ruling on Digital Message: Is it a Will?

Court rules against woman who sought to have $1.8-million inheritance placed in fully discretionary trust to avoid losing disability benefits... 12 Feb
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

B.C. Court Rules Against Woman Seeking to Impose Henson Trust

When Inheritance Divides: The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts 31 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts: a Cautionary Tale

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While having an estate plan in place to provide for your possible incapacity and death is important, many people also look for a way to pass down their knowledge, values and memories. This can be done through a non-legal document called an Ethical Will...

Creating an Ethical Will: a Legacy Letter for Your Loved Ones

Long-Term Care (LTC) is expensive, unpredictable and often prolonged. The projected “great wealth transfer” may therefore become far more concentrated among families who are wealthy enough to absorb years of care costs without exhausting their assets.

US Long-Term Care Costs ‘Eating into’ Family Wealth

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Estate trustees (Executors) have a duty to keep accurate records of estate assets and transactions throughout their administration and to account to beneficiaries at appropriate intervals.

Keeping Meticulous Records: Practical Tips for Executors

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