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

Predatory Marriages: Is Law Reform Coming to the UK?

This documentary explores the extraordinary lives of six women whose inherited billions brought not just luxury, but burdens that money could never alleviate... 18 Apr

Heiresses: The Women of Wealth (Documentary)

The Estate Planning Risks of Predatory Marriages 10 Apr

The Estate Planning Risks of Predatory Marriages

March is Fraud Prevention Month and with reported cases of fraud rising, seniors are encouraged to increase their awareness of current scams and learn how they can protect themselves. 10 Mar

Cyber Scams: Fraud Prevention Resources for Canadian Seniors

Some events in life have unexpected effects... Inheriting a large sum of money can be like that. It sounds good, but it is often riddled with conflicting emotions and unexpected challenges. 04 Nov

The Unexpected Effects of Sudden Inherited Wealth

My mom, 65, inherited $450K when my dad died — but now she’s hooked on slots and burning through the cash. How can I protect our family’s assets before it’s too late? 27 Sep

My Mom Inherited $450k: Now She’s ‘Hooked on Slots’

The multibillion-dollar fortune belonging to the reclusive Hermès heir has seemingly vanished months after he promised to donate a large chunk of his colossal inheritance to his gardener. 01 Aug

Hermès Heir’s $13B Fortune Has ‘Seemingly Vanished’

Predatory Probate Lending: an Epidemic in Need of Law Reform? 22 May

Predatory Probate Lending: an Epidemic in Need of Law Reform?

Does the Court Have Jurisdiction to Terminate a Charitable Trust? The answer to the question is Yes. But the jurisdiction must be exercised sparingly and not indiscriminately. 14 Feb

Does the Court Have Jurisdiction to Terminate a Charitable Trust?

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

Who hasn’t daydreamed about inheriting a multimillion-dollar fortune from some previously unknown distant relative... Scammers know how alluring that fantasy can be. 06 Sep

Inheritance Scams: Preying On Your Windfall Fantasy

It’s hard to know how much of Barbara Hutton’s tragic life was caused by her early inheritance. But her story still can be useful to help spare children and grandchildren the irreversible damage caused by too much money at too early an age. 14 Feb

The Woolworth Misfortune: How Not To Provide For Heirs