Scott Foley plays a widowed father of three in "It's Not Like That" on Amazon Prime Video— It is a fictional story, but the legal and financial situation it depicts affects hundreds of thousands of Canadian families every year... 20 May

4 Estate Planning Steps Every Canadian Parent Must Take

Absence of a clear and well-structured will often leads to protracted and costly legal disputes, straining relationships. Take steps, now, to ensure your will is "contest-proof"... 13 Apr

Eliminating Ambiguity: Steps to Ensure Your Will is “Contest-Proof”

Without the right legal documents, even your closest family member can’t access your accounts, talk to your doctors or make decisions on your behalf. Here are the five “Must-Have Documents” that protect your independence. 28 Mar

Estate Planning Documents Suze Orman Says Single Women Need

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

This article explains why failing to designate a guardian for minor children is a common but serious oversight, how the legal process works in its absence, and why the consequences tend to emerge only in moments of crisis. 24 Mar

Common Mistake: Failing to Name a Guardian for Minor Children

Families rarely plan for capacity disputes. They emerge in real time. Disputes often grow when families assume capacity is global. However, capacity is decision-specific. It is not a single, permanent label. 20 Mar

Decision Making & Older Adults: Capacity Disputes in Ontario

This comprehensive guide explores the latest developments in senior legal rights, highlighting key protections, legal recourses, and caregiving considerations that are essential in navigating today’s complex aging landscape. 16 Feb

Understanding Modern Legal Protections for Seniors in 2026

It’s vital for every adult in Ontario to get their head around the fundamental distinction between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship. These aren’t just two names for the same thing... 04 Feb

Power of Attorney vs Guardianship in Ontario: The Critical Difference

What if a corporation held legal control over your entire life — and nobody told you? That is the actual premise of The Truman Show. The 82 Toothpicks Podcast sat down with this 1998 Jim Carrey classic and found it packed with estate planning questions. 16 Jan

Estate Planning Lessons from The Truman Show

Guardianship is often described as a last resort, but without proper planning, it can quickly spiral into one of the most stressful legal battles a family faces. The good news is that guardianship nightmares are preventable with proper estate planning. 01 Oct

Guardianship Nightmares: Costly Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

One of the biggest estate planning mistakes you can make is failing to have Health and Financial Powers of Attorney. Protect your wishes. Select someone you trust implicitly to manage your affairs and make personal decisions on your behalf.  30 Sep

Why Powers of Attorney (POAs) are Crucial

Relocating to a new province or country can have significant legal implications for your estate plan. This article explores when and why you may need to update your will after a move, along with key considerations for cross-jurisdictional estate planning. 26 Sep

Can Moving Affect the Validity & Effectiveness of Your Will?