Guardianship is an expensive, time-consuming process that ultimately removes decision-making rights from the person with a disability. Once guardianship is in place, it is very difficult to reverse. 20 Dec

Adults with Disabilities: Decision-Making Rights & Support

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Dec

On the Lookout: Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

How do you approach estate planning if your property is divided between Florida and another country? Don’t assume Florida and Canada have the same laws! Consider putting your Florida property into a Trust... 18 Dec

Florida Estate Planning for Canadian Snowbirds

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

There is no one-size-fits-all approach, so the strategy that’s right for you may not be appropriate for someone else. That’s why you should seek legal and tax advice when incorporating charitable or philanthropic giving into your estate plan. 16 Dec

Have You Built Charity & Philanthropy into Your Estate Plan?

Your death will create emotional, legal, and financial challenges for your loved ones. Explore what NOT TO DO when planning your estate. 14 Dec

What “NOT TO DO” When Planning Your Estate

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

Identifying the digital property you own and managing it is more necessary than ever. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family and social media to connect with friends. 06 Dec

Avoiding 4 Main Obstacles: Digital-Era Estate Planning

Strategies to Reduce Your Final Tax Return | Could paying a little more now provide significant relief on your final tax return upon death? 06 Dec

Strategies to Reduce Your Final Tax Return: Canada

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

Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney

There are steps you can take to find out if you have an unclaimed inheritance. Learn how to claim assets that may be rightfully yours... 30 Nov

How to Search for Unclaimed Inheritance: Canada