Putting conditions on bequests to heirs can ensure your beneficiaries act in accordance with your wishes. It could also spark litigation and harm family relationships. 04 Mar

Conditional Bequests: Proceed with Caution

When getting started with an inheritance, it’s important to ask the right questions. Encompass Advisors have curated 12 essential questions to ask when expecting a financial windfall. 29 Feb

12 Questions to Ask When Receiving an Inheritance

Strategies For Passing On Property To Your Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 23 Feb

Real Estate: Strategies for Passing Property to Your Heirs

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool.  16 Feb

Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

When combined with the nuances of deemed disposition, estate planning can quickly become complex. Personalized advice is invaluable for devising a strategy to maximize your wealth transfer to the people and causes you love. 15 Feb

Deemed Disposition at Death: Top Questions Answered

As generative AI brings dead celebrities back to life, we must rethink the rights of the deceased. Changes are due in privacy, consumer protection and property laws, University at Buffalo legal scholar Mark Bartholomew says... 24 Jan

Generative AI: Rethinking the Legal Rights of the Deceased

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario 22 Jan

Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning in Ontario

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

Estate Planning Lessons from the Complex World of ‘Better Call Saul’ 15 Jan

Estate Planning Lessons from the Complex World of ‘Better Call Saul’

Having a plan in place will go a long way in providing both partners with peace of mind in the event of a relationship breakup. Explore "10 ways to divorce-proof your assets and protect your wealth"... 09 Jan

Wealth Preservation: 10 Ways to Divorce-Proof Your Assets

Even Canadians who don’t consider themselves snowbirds may own property south of the border or have other U.S. based assets that could impact their planning. 02 Jan

Snowbirds: Is Your Cross-border Property in Your Estate Plan?

Our pets are more than animals for many of us. They are beloved family members, providing companionship, joy, and comfort. How can you include your pets in your estate plan? What are your options? 08 Dec

Your Estate Plan: Trusts & Care Provisions for Your Pets