Digital assets pose unique challenges for Ontario estate planning, particularly when they are stored or governed outside the province. Conflicting laws, restrictive terms of service, and international privacy regulations can complicate access and delay administration. 25 Sep

Digital Assets: Unique Challenges & Jurisdictional Conflicts

What is a Trust and Estate Planning Practitioner (TEP)? 22 Jul

What is a Trust and Estate Planning Practitioner (TEP)?

Legal Considerations & Access Rights for Digital Assets During Probate 15 Jul

Access Rights for Digital Assets During Probate: Canada

These books offer the most current 2025 insights and can help you stay ahead of the curve in protecting your family and legacy with confidence. 27 Jun

7 Future-Forward Estate Planning Books Defining 2025

When you start thinking about end-of-life planning, you may hear a lot of terms that sound similar. One question many people ask is whether a living will is the same as a DNR order. 24 Jun

FAQ: Is a Living Will the Same As a DNR Order?

How will your stored reproductive material be dealt with after your death? Will the material be disposed of, or does the material form part of your estate to be passed on to a selected beneficiary? 16 Jun

Reproductive Material in Estate Planning: Canada

Planning for the incapacity of vulnerable adults involves creating legal and practical arrangements to ensure their well-being and financial stability if they become unable to make decisions for themselves. This includes designating substitute decision-makers through powers of attorney or protection mandates, developing comprehensive care plans, and potentially seeking court-appointed guardianship or trusteeship.  05 Jun

Designating Decision Makers for Vulnerable Adults

MAID in Canada refers to Medical Assistance in Dying, a legal health service allowing eligible individuals to receive assistance from a medical practitioner to end their life under specific circumstances defined by federal and provincial/territorial law.  03 Jun

MAID Canada: Eligibility Criteria and Legal Safeguards

After years of advocacy, Delaware passes End-of-Life Options Law: Delaware has become the latest state to legalize medical aid in dying, following the signing of House Bill 140 on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. 21 May

Delaware Passes End-of-Life Options Law: 2025

Whether you are a nursing home resident, a family member, or a supportive friend, this guide gives you the tools you need to identify and then resolve the problems that residents most frequently face. 24 Feb

25 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them

Urgent global law reform is needed to address the transfer of digital assets in estate planning. The current legal landscape struggles to keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital assets, leading to uncertainty and potential loss of value for inheritors.  18 Feb

Digital Distress: Urgent Global Law Reform Required

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