Estate Planning Priorities for Canadian Business Owners 01 Oct

Estate Planning Priorities for Canadian Business Owners

Effective communication with your family and loved ones is vital... The consequences of ambiguity or misalignment between intent and execution can be significant, potentially leading to legal battles that deplete trust resources and damage family relationships. 30 Sep

Estate Planning Case Proves Communication is Vital

Choosing the right estate planning attorney is vital for ensuring that your wishes are honored and your assets are properly managed. By following these tips, you can ensure a smoother transition of assets and provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. 25 Sep

How Do I Choose The Right Estate Planning Attorney?

Just crafting a will isn’t enough... You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes. Updating your will can also help prevent family squabbles over inheritance down the road. 23 Sep

Crafting a Will is Not Enough: You Need to Revisit Your Estate Plan

Murdoch Family Legal Battle Highlights a Harsh Reality: No Trust is Airtight | Family Disputes | Celebrity Estates | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Sep

Murdoch Family Legal Battle: “No Trust is Airtight!”

Whether it’s rare stamps, vintage cars, or limited-edition action figures... when it comes to passing these treasures on to your heirs, collectibles present several unique challenges in estate planning. 23 Sep

An Inheritance Lawyer’s Guide to Estate Planning for Collectibles

James Gandolfini’s estate planning missteps cost $30M. The oversight in Gandolfini’s plan serves as a reminder of the risks involved in relying solely on a will— no matter how straightforward the intent. 20 Sep

Estate Planning Lessons from James Gandolfini’s $70 Million Estate

As the legal representative—whether you’re the executor, administrator, or trustee—you are responsible for making sure this process is completed properly. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step, how to prepare the final tax return for someone who was a tax resident of Canada. 20 Sep

Filing a Final Tax Return in Canada: a Step-by-Step Guide

Ontario's Family Law Act: "Entitlement to Equalization" in Action | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Sep

Ontario’s Family Law Act: Entitlement to Equalization

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide 13 Sep

Transferring Property Title to a Trustee: Step-by-Step Guide

Charities named as beneficiaries are generally treated in the same way as an individual, save for tax considerations. They will want to be respectful of the Deceased’s wishes. 10 Sep

Inheritance Disputes Over Charitable Giving: What to Expect

With offices in Rochester and Bloomfield Hills, we’re proud to serve families throughout Michigan. Prefer virtual? We offer video consultations for estate planning, so you can plan from the comfort of home. 10 Sep

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