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Assuming testamentary capacity, more frequent reviews of all estate planning documents should be undertaken later in life, not only to remind will makers of the provisions in their wills, but to help prevent unintended outcomes. 23 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Canadians are Living Longer: Estate Planning Considerations

Securing Your Life's Work Beyond Succession | Estate planning is vital to preserving hard-earned success and safeguarding both business and personal legacies for future generations. 21 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Strategies

Securing Your Life’s Work: Legacy Planning for Business Owners

Second Marriages: Potential Conflicts & the Impact on Your Estate Plan 10 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

Second Marriage? Update Your Estate Plan to Avoid Potential Conflicts!

There are numerous factors at play in this increase in probate disputes; we have an ageing population, with diverse family members and estates that are worth increasing amounts. Couple that with people being more aware that they can bring some sort of claim, and there is a perfect recipe for an increase in claims. 10 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

What is Causing the Increase in Contentious Probate Claims?

Demystifying Estate Planning Terminology: A Glossary of Essential Terms You Need to Know 10 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Demystifying Estate Planning: A Glossary of Essential Terms

A charitable legacy can be an integral part of estate planning, providing a meaningful way to support community initiatives, educational institutions, medical research, or other important causes. The process involves allocating a portion of your estate to benefit causes or organizations you care about, but how is this done? 09 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Charitable Misgivings, Curated Content

How To Leave a Charitable Legacy through Your Estate Plan

Estate Planning for Adults with Special Needs 06 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Guardian Safeguards

Creating a Trust: Estate Planning for Adults with Special Needs

Separated Spouses and Intestacy: Important Changes Coming in 2025 | A significant change in Ontario’s estate law is about to take full effect, impacting separated spouses and their inheritance rights. 06 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Life Events

Separated Spouses and Intestacy: Important Changes in 2025

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets 04 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets

Blockchain technology is changing the way we think about digital ownership and estate planning. By understanding how blockchains work and how digital assets are stored and transferred, one can make informed decisions about how to protect these assets for future generations. 02 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Blockchain Technology: Digital Ownership & Estate Planning

Trustee vs. Executor: Understanding the Difference and Why You Need Both | If you’re like most people, you’ll need both— the executor to oversee the execution of your will and a trustee to manage and administer your trust. 25 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Trustee vs. Executor: What is The Difference & Why You Need Both

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

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