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Bringing wills into the 21st century: will major inheritance law reform soothe or spark legal battles? 21 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Could Inheritance Law Reform in England & Wales Spark Legal Battles?

Legal Considerations & Access Rights for Digital Assets During Probate 15 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Access Rights for Digital Assets During Probate: Canada

Inspired by recent research on inheritance family feuds, here’s how to protect your family from the devastating conflicts that tear families apart after a loved one’s passing... 10 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Family Feuds Over Inheritance: Causes & Conflict Prevention

The OBBBA provides unprecedented permanence in estate and gift exemptions, presenting a well-defined planning window for high-net-worth families and fiduciaries. Strategic action now can preserve and protect multigenerational wealth when it matters most. 03 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

U.S. Tax Reforms: What High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know

24 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Frequently Asked Questions, Generated Content

Ontario Law: What is an Absolute Discretionary or a “Henson Trust”?

Ontario has changed how inheritance works for separated spouses. If you’re separated and living in Ontario, these new rules could affect who receives your estate whether or not you have a will. 17 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Ontario’s Succession Law: New Rules Affect Separated Spouses 

How will your stored reproductive material be dealt with after your death? Will the material be disposed of, or does the material form part of your estate to be passed on to a selected beneficiary? 16 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Reproductive Material in Estate Planning: Canada

Whilst there are some proposals for reform, the effects of a predatory marriage are wide ranging and very difficult to undo legally. It is therefore the best approach for a concerned family to keep in touch with their relative and to act swiftly where a predatory marriage is suspected... 16 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Predatory Marriages: Is Law Reform Coming to the UK?

It’s worth noting that the generation-skipping tax rate is steep. The positive news is that you can leverage a generous exemption to transfer wealth to younger generations while minimizing taxes.  12 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Tax-Smart Strategies

Strategies for Minimizing Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes

MAID in Canada refers to Medical Assistance in Dying, a legal health service allowing eligible individuals to receive assistance from a medical practitioner to end their life under specific circumstances defined by federal and provincial/territorial law.  03 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Generated Content, Related Resources

MAID Canada: Eligibility Criteria and Legal Safeguards

MAID Canada: Late Mother's Role in Son's "Right to Choose" 31 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

MAID Canada: Late Mother’s Role in Son’s “Right to Choose”

After years of advocacy, Delaware passes End-of-Life Options Law: Delaware has become the latest state to legalize medical aid in dying, following the signing of House Bill 140 on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. 21 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Delaware Passes End-of-Life Options Law: 2025

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