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

What happens when the domestic tax rules of two different countries look at the same person and both conclude that the individual is a tax resident? 12 May

Navigating Dual-Residency: Canada’s Tax Treaty Tie-Breakers

For individuals with cross-border estates, careful planning is essential. For Canadians with connections to European Union member states, this area of law has grown considerably more important... 27 Apr

Canadians with European Assets: Whose Law Governs?

Inheritance laws are shaped by a country’s history, culture, and social values. What might be common in one place, could be completely different elsewhere... These rules often reflect long-standing traditions about family, property, and who should be responsible for what. 22 Apr

Why Do Inheritance Laws Differ So Much Around The World?

Careers, families, and assets no longer fit neatly within a single jurisdiction... As lives become increasingly global, estate planning must reflect that reality. 17 Apr

Cross-Border Estate Planning Lessons from a Destination Wedding

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

With different countries enforcing varied intestacy rules, navigating these legal frameworks can be overwhelming... 10 Mar

Inheritance Law: How Different Countries Handle Intestate Estates

Our digital legacies are creating new and potentially troubling questions about autonomy and dignity after death. As technology continues to evolve, the questions surrounding digital remains will only grow more pressing. The challenge now is ensuring the law catches up... 05 Feb

Digital Succession: Can the Law Keep Pace with Technology?

Few narrative devices expose human venality with the precision of inheritance theft. This collection of ten films rigorously examines the subgenre to explore the psychological and legal intricacies of usurped fortunes. 04 Feb

Estate Disputes & Inheritance Theft Themes Explored in 10 Films

The ongoing legal dispute within the Rothschild family over a stunning collection of art captures the intrigue surrounding one of the world’s most powerful families. As the case unfolds, the art world watches closely. 17 Dec

Rothschild Family Feud Erupts Over ‘Mini-Louvre’ Art Collection

As digital wealth continues to grow, these assets will increasingly appear in estate files. Understanding how to value and administer them will be essential. Markets change, assumptions fail, and good planning remains the best defence. 30 Oct

Valuing Digital Assets: Lessons from the World of Online Gaming

The Guinness family’s story shows that inheritance without structure can lead to division... When assets, wishes, and responsibilities are clearly defined, you’re not just protecting your property—you’re protecting your family’s relationships and legacy. 14 Oct

Inheritance Conflict & Division: Lessons from The Guinness Family