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Property owners who have used joint ownership as an estate planning tool to avoid the cost and delay of probate will need to revisit their plans in light of this decision. 16 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Court Ruling Upsets Commonly-held Interpretation of Joint Tenancy

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights | Can a court make a parenting order for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to participate in the proceeding? 12 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights

In today’s increasingly digital world, traditional processes are being transformed by technology, and estate planning is no exception. Recent developments in technology and changes to the legal landscape are creating room for the possibility of electronic wills... 10 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Electronic Wills: The Future of Estate Planning in Ontario

Identifying the digital property you own and managing it is more necessary than ever. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family and social media to connect with friends. 06 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Avoiding 4 Main Obstacles: Digital-Era Estate Planning

Strategies to Reduce Your Final Tax Return | Could paying a little more now provide significant relief on your final tax return upon death? 06 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Planning Resources

Strategies to Reduce Your Final Tax Return: Canada

Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney 05 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court | A Cautionary Tale | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court

26 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Digital Asset Controversy Outrages Online Gamers

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care

Most succession plans have been largely framed on giving the assets to the farming children while using life insurance and/or estate-based gifts for non-farmers, but succession planning has evolved into much more now says a farm business and succession advisor. 18 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Strategies

Fair versus Equal: Succession Planning & The Family Farm

4 Expert Insights on Avoiding Estate Planning Pitfalls for 2025 17 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Expert Insights: Avoiding Estate Planning Pitfalls for 2025

Understanding the Differences Between Succession and Inheritance 13 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Legacy Lexicon

Understanding the Differences Between Succession and Inheritance

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