Canadians with U.S. Beneficiaries: Cross-border Estate Planning Tips 24 Jun

Canadians with U.S. Beneficiaries: Cross-border Estate Planning Tips

The Next Succession? Lessons from a Family Estate Gone Wrong | Curated Content | Personal Experiences | Estates Gone Wrong 21 Jun

The Next Succession? Lessons from a Family Estate Gone Wrong

What Is an Executor? Duties and Role in Estate Planning | An executor is the individual who carries out one's last will, ensuring that the stipulations and wishes of the deceased are carried out properly. 30 May

What Is an Executor? Duties and Role in Estate Planning

Removing an Estate Trustee: How Bad is Bad Enough? | Family Disputes | Court Rulings | Ontario | Estates Gone Wrong 10 Apr

Removing an Estate Trustee: How Bad is Bad Enough?

Top 8 Risks: The Dangers of Improper Estate Planning | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 19 Mar

Top 8 Risks: The Dangers of Improper Estate Planning

How is Debt is Handled by an Estate in Canada? Your executor is responsible for carrying out the duties of your will and arranging to pay off your debts. They will also close any accounts that you may have. If you don’t want to burden your loved ones with having to deal with your debt, there are steps you can take. 14 Mar

How is Debt is Handled by an Estate in Canada?

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

Understanding Probate in Canada: Everything You Need to Know

Will your family inherit your outstanding debts? Who’s responsible for paying them off? Can creditors pursue your beneficiaries for payment? 25 Oct

Don’t Leave Your Family Battling Debt Collectors

The Lost Inheritance: A Cautionary Tale for Executors | Curated Content | Unclaimed Inheritance | Estates Gone Wrong 24 Oct

The Lost Inheritance: A Cautionary Tale for Executors

Money left to Heart and Stroke Foundation in Will Allegedly Misappropriated | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 31 Aug

Alleged Misappropriation of Substantial Charitable Bequest

After deliberating for almost one hour, jurors found that a handwritten will, discovered under a sofa cushion by Franklin’s niece after the singer’s death, was signed by the music legend in 2014 and does show her intent. 11 Jul

Jury Reaches Verdict in Battle over Aretha Franklin’s Estate

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills 06 Jul

Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Last Wishes: a Tale of Two Wills