Disinheritance allows you to choose not to leave an inheritance to someone, leaving them no part of your estate after your death. However, estate law is complicated and can create barriers to a successful disinheritance. 03 Apr

How To Legally Disinherit Someone: Step-by-Step Guide

Real-life family drama surrounding media mogul Rupert Murdoch offers valuable succession lessons for business owners... 03 Apr

Murdoch Family Drama Offers Valuable Succession Lessons

If you’re like many Canadians, you know you should create an estate plan, but may keep putting it off. This primer will introduce you to terms you should understand so you can prepare for the creation of your estate plan confidently. 03 Apr

Understanding Will and Estate Planning Terms

It is best to customize a will or trust to your specific situation. Sometimes you want more say in how or when your beneficiaries will acquire and use your assets. For this reason, several clauses are commonly included in wills or trusts... 02 Apr

Types of Clauses Commonly Included in Wills or Trusts

Frequently Asked Questions: Role & Responsibilities of The Executor 02 Apr

How Much Time & Effort is Involved in Serving as an Estate Executor?

With proper planning and guidance, estate matters don’t have to be stressful. This post will walk you through everything you need to create a solid estate plan in Ontario. 02 Apr

Estate Planning Ontario: A Simple Guide to Getting It Right

5 Key Steps for Retirement and Estate Planning in 2025 28 Mar

5 Key Steps for Retirement and Estate Planning in 2025

The infamous “shirtsleeves curse” is one that has occupied the mind of many a wealthy patriarch on a sleepless night. Affecting 90% of the wealthy, even America’s richest family couldn’t escape its clutches. 25 Mar

The Infamous “Shirtsleeves Curse”: a Case Study

What rights do the beneficiaries of a will get and what does it mean for others involved in the administration of the estate? Find out what you need to know, as the executor of an estate... 21 Mar

Executors: What Do Beneficiaries Have a Legal Right to Ask of You?

The initial loss of a loved one is a traumatic experience all on it’s own, but the multitude of losses that follow are surprising, and just as painful. These "secondary losses" are all the messy, unexpected, complicated consequences that come after loss; they exacerbate feelings of sadness, isolation, and stress. 20 Mar

Secondary Losses: The Ripple Effect of Losing a Loved One

Most individuals consider purely domestic estate matters to be complex and challenging.  Add another country into the equation and the legal complexity quickly multiplies. 19 Mar

Navigating Cross-Border & Multijurisdictional Estate Matters

Cost of Care Calculator & Long-Term Care Options: By State 18 Mar

Cost of Care Calculator & Long-Term Care Options: By State