Dealing with a loved one’s digital assets after their death can be complicated, especially in the absence of a clear legal framework. This article will take you through what a digital asset is and how to handle them. 12 Feb

Handling Digital Assets: Legal Considerations in the UK

As AI technology advances, Hollywood faces new challenges regarding posthumous performances. The rights to a deceased actor's likeness depend on state laws, contracts, and estate management, making AI recreations a legal gray area. 11 Feb

AI Resurrecting Deceased Actors: Laws Must Keep Pace

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Ontario | Estate planning becomes more intricate when dealing with blended families, particularly when adult children from previous marriages are involved. Careful consideration of both legal obligations and family dynamics is essential. 04 Feb

Estate Planning for Blended Families in Ontario

In Ontario, the absence of a valid will can lead to complexities, uncertainties, and outcomes that may not align with your wishes. 17 Jan

What Happens if You Die without a Will in Ontario?

This article explores how the new tax laws in 2025 could affect your estate plan, the potential impact on estate tax exemptions, gifting strategies, trust structures, and capital gains taxes, and what actions you should take to protect your estate. 09 Jan

How New Tax Laws Could Affect Your Estate Plan: 2025

Separated Spouses and Intestacy: Important Changes Coming in 2025 | A significant change in Ontario’s estate law is about to take full effect, impacting separated spouses and their inheritance rights. 06 Jan

Separated Spouses and Intestacy: Important Changes in 2025

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets 04 Jan

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets

The evolution of digital estate planning laws reflects our increasingly online lives, where valuable and sentimental digital property requires the same careful legal consideration traditionally given to physical assets. State legislatures are working to bridge the gap between traditional estate planning and the unique challenges posed by digital inheritance. 25 Dec

Digital & Online Estate Planning Laws: State-by-State

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

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

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

Electronic Wills: The Future of Estate Planning in Ontario

Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney 05 Dec

Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney