Inheritance laws are shaped by a country’s history, culture, and social values. What might be common in one place, could be completely different elsewhere... These rules often reflect long-standing traditions about family, property, and who should be responsible for what. 22 Apr

Why Do Inheritance Laws Differ So Much Around The World?

Every inherited commercial property with tenants comes with lease obligations that transfer with the building, not with the person. The estate steps into the landlord role immediately. 21 Apr

Inherited Commercial Property with Tenants: Guide for Heirs & Executors

Absence of a clear and well-structured will often leads to protracted and costly legal disputes, straining relationships. Take steps, now, to ensure your will is "contest-proof"... 13 Apr

Eliminating Ambiguity: Steps to Ensure Your Will is “Contest-Proof”

An understanding of the legal framework governing estate and trust distributions provides the necessary context for examining why fiduciaries may choose to postpone disbursements. 11 Apr

Frequently Asked Questions About Delayed Distributions

It seems that traditional approaches and societal norms are underpinning the practice of the daughter being given the caregiver role and the son looking after finances and property, even though their skills and abilities may not match those roles. 30 Mar

Designating POA Responsibilities: Is Gender Playing a Role?

This article explains why failing to designate a guardian for minor children is a common but serious oversight, how the legal process works in its absence, and why the consequences tend to emerge only in moments of crisis. 24 Mar

Common Mistake: Failing to Name a Guardian for Minor Children

While courts are generally reluctant to interfere with a testator’s choice of estate trustee, that choice will be overridden where it is necessary to ensure the proper, efficient, and impartial administration of the estate. 23 Mar

Feuding Siblings Replaced By Neutral Third-Party Estate Trustee

Canada offers a range of financial supports for caregivers that can help with both day-to-day expenses and long-term planning. Knowing what’s available can help you decide what kind of support might make sense for you. 19 Feb

Financial Supports Available for Caregivers in Canada

Dealing with estate administration delays due to mismanagement or misconduct? Learn more about executor conflicts, how to prevent them, and what your rights are as a beneficiary... 18 Feb

Executor Conflicts: Common Estate Disputes in Ontario

It’s vital for every adult in Ontario to get their head around the fundamental distinction between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship. These aren’t just two names for the same thing... 04 Feb

Power of Attorney vs Guardianship in Ontario: The Critical Difference

Administering an estate can be challenging at the best of times. But what happens if a beneficiary simply refuses to engage, leaving the estate stuck for years? 27 Jan

An Estate Stuck in Limbo: Beneficiary Refuses to Engage

When we are young and vulnerable, our parents protect and care for our every need. As time moves on, we grow up, our parents age, and along the way, we fail to think there could ever be a day that they would be the ones that need looking after. 26 Jan

Managing the Costs of Caring for Aging Parents in Canada