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

The Eight Events for When You Should Review your Estate Plan

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada 18 Aug

How to Plan for Incapacity & Guardianship: Canada

Maybe you thought that creating a Will or Trust is something you can do once and then your family and assets are protected forever after. In reality, life events can drastically affect your estate plan and even cause your plan not to work in the way you intended. 29 Jul

10 Life Events that Signal it’s Time to Review Your Estate Plan

Too many parents take comfort in the misconception that where both parents become incapacitated or die, another family member will automatically take over caring for their children. The reality is, the rights and responsibilities of guardianship do not simply pass to a surviving family member. 10 Jul

Testamentary Guardianship: Safeguarding Your Child’s Future

Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights: The contrasting estate plans of Tina Turner and Ike Turner serve as instructive examples of the importance of effective estate planning. 07 Jun

Divergent Estate Plans of Ike & Tina Turner Provide Valuable Insights

Probate Nightmares: The Dangers of Properties Taken Out of Trust | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estates Gone Wrong 30 May

Probate Nightmares: The Dangers of Properties Taken Out of Trust

The potential artificial intelligence has to automate tasks and reduce costs will revolutionize the way we approach estate planning, making it more efficient and accessible. However, you can’t fully trust an AI bot with your estate plan and here’s why. 23 May

AI in Estate Planning: What Every Canadian Needs to Know

The Top 10 Estate Battles Of All Time | Curated Content | Celebrity Estates | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 01 Apr

Probate Disputes: The Top 10 Estate Battles Of All Time

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

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Ontario Law | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Mar

Navigating Inheritance Disputes Between Siblings

10 Costly Estate Planning Mistakes | Curated Content | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Mar

Top 10: Avoid These Costly Estate Planning Mistakes

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