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

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

MAID Canada: Eligibility Criteria and Legal Safeguards

MAID Canada: Late Mother's Role in Son's "Right to Choose" 31 May

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

Delaware Passes End-of-Life Options Law: 2025

The Law Commission recognises that we need a legal framework that reflects modern life— where people live longer, face complex health issues, and increasingly rely on digital tools. This article outlines key areas of reform and the impact they may have. 19 May

Modernising the Law of Wills: Law Commission Report 2025 (UK)

Understanding how one outdated will can make probate last for years is key to avoiding unnecessary stress for your loved ones. 15 Apr

An Outdated Will Can Make Probate Last For Years

The Estate Planning Risks of Predatory Marriages 10 Apr

The Estate Planning Risks of Predatory Marriages

United Nations report says Canada should repeal MAID for people with non-terminal illness... The UN committee also asked the federal government to end the proposed expansion of MAID for patients with mental disorders and to ban any federal support for any requests in advance. 06 Apr

Canada MAID Laws: United Nations Report Asks for Stricter Rules

April Hubbard is not terminally ill, but the 39-year-old performance and burlesque artist has been approved for assisted dying under Canada's increasingly liberal laws. For those who are terminally ill it is possible to get approval within 24 hours. 03 Apr

Law Reform: Canada’s Increasingly Liberal Assisted Dying Laws

Changes to the Succession Law Reform Act and Family Law Act 07 Mar

Changes to the Succession Law Reform Act and Family Law Act

The future is unknowable, but centering your plan on your values and communicating regularly with your fiduciary and your family will set your family on the path to success. 04 Mar

Resilient Estate Planning in The Face of Unexpected Life Events

Validity Requirements for Last Wills and Testaments in Ontario 27 Feb

Validity Requirements for Last Wills & Testaments in Ontario