Almost half of all Canadians lack estate plans, leaving financial and medical decisions uncertain: Scotiatrust survey reveals gaps in wills and power of attorney documents, leaving key decisions unmade... 07 Feb

Scotiatrust Estate Planning Survey Finds Canadians Unprepared

Family Philanthropy: Passing Down with Purpose 04 Feb

Family Philanthropy: Passing Down with Purpose

There are numerous factors at play in this increase in probate disputes; we have an ageing population, with diverse family members and estates that are worth increasing amounts. Couple that with people being more aware that they can bring some sort of claim, and there is a perfect recipe for an increase in claims. 10 Jan

What is Causing the Increase in Contentious Probate Claims?

Inheritance disputes are as old as time, but in recent years, there’s been an increase in families embroiled in legal arguments. Here are the various stances on inheritance disputes, 2024 statistics, and the demographics of those discussing the topic online.  18 Oct

Inheritance Dispute Statistics: 2024 Rising Trends

Some of The Most Bizarre Inheritance Stories | Curated Content | Strange Bequests | Weird Things People Left in Wills | Estates Gone Wrong 10 Jun

Some of The Most Bizarre Inheritance Stories

America's Elder Care Crisis is Here— And We're Not Ready | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Dec

America’s Elder Care Crisis is Here & We’re Not Ready

Strangest Things Left in Wills | Curated Content | Strange Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Bizarre Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 15 Jul

Bizarre Things People Have Left in Their Wills

17 May

Why Families Fight Over Inheritance and How to Avoid it

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills | Common Mistakes | Cautionary Tales | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 08 Mar

The Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their Wills

Fights Over Estates Can Tear Families Apart | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 12 Nov

Fights Over Estates Can Tear Families Apart

Aging Baby Boomers Raise the Risk of a Long-Term-Care Crisis in the U.S. | Curated Content | Elder Care | Long-Term Care | Estates Gone Wrong 08 Nov

Aging Baby Boomers Raise the Risk of a Long-Term-Care Crisis

Bitter family feuds and succession battles are not new to the Canadian business landscape. In fact, some of Canada’s most prominent family-owned firms have had very public brawls... 08 Nov

Canada’s History of Family Firm Feuds Rivals “Succession”