Being a guardian comes with a significant amount of responsibility. The purpose of this blog post is to outline the guardianship process and to answer frequently asked questions on the subject of guardianship... 07 Dec

Guardianship: Responsibilities and Frequently Asked Questions

People think a will is an estate plan. But it is not. It is a document as part of an estate plan. A legal Will can be one of the most powerful documents in your estate plan. But it is not the only tool you will need. 04 Dec

If I Have a Legal Will, Do I Still Need an Estate Plan?

Estate Law Reform is urgent and imperative to protect elders from financial abuse: specifically in the areas of power of attorneys, intervivos gifts, and will planning. 23 Oct

Elder Abuse Epidemic: Urgent Need for Estate Law Reform

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action 19 Sep

Abusive Guardianships: Prevention & Taking Action

No matter how little or how many assets you have, every person should go through the estate planning process. At a minimum, you should review and reassess your estate planning documents whenever these eight events occur... 18 Sep

Eight Big Events: When You Should Review Your Estate Plan

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada 18 Aug

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada

Just because the law allows for a testator to hand-write their own will does not make it a good idea, as a recent court decision shows. Even a harmonious family is likely to end up in court, seeking confirmation that the handwritten document was indeed a valid Holograph Will.  30 Mar

Handwritten Will Declared Invalid by Ontario Judge

Do your loved ones know your wishes should you become incapacitated? Making decisions without clear directions from you can be extremely difficult. Every Canadian adult should have a living will... 22 Mar

Advance Directives: What Should be Included in Your Living Will?

Communicating Your Estate Plan is Vital | Communication Breakdowns | Wills and Powers of Attorney | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 24 Feb

Communicating Your Plans: a Vital Part of Estate Planning

Couples may have many reasons for not getting married, but when a common law partner dies without a will, the living partner is left legally vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know... 16 Feb

Legally Vulnerable: Estate Complications for Common Law Couples 

These conversations can be difficult, but they’ll save your children from added stress. Find out how and when to have "The Talk" with your adult kids about your estate plans and their inheritance... 03 Feb

How To Talk About Your Estate Plans with Your Adult Children

One way to plan financially for long-term care is to create a trust. It can be an incredibly useful tool to protect your assets if you become incapacitated and to shield your assets to qualify for certain long-term care benefits. 23 Jan

How to Use a Trust to Plan for Long-Term Care