Handling digital assets during probate in Ontario presents a unique legal challenge. This guide outlines the legal and practical steps for executors to manage a modern digital estate. 11 Jun

Handling Digital Assets & Accounts During Ontario Probate

One widely shared social post says putting “everything you own” into a Trust could bypass probate, leaving more funds for your kids when passing on your estate. But that advice is far from universal. 12 May

Put “Everything in a Trust” to Bypass Probate: Is This Good Advice?

Adding a legacy contact ensures your loved ones can access and manage your digital accounts after your passing. This article includes legacy contact instructions for major platforms like Facebook, Apple iCloud, Google, Instagram, and LinkedIn... 08 Feb

Legacy Contact Instructions For Your Digital Accounts

Our digital legacies are creating new and potentially troubling questions about autonomy and dignity after death. As technology continues to evolve, the questions surrounding digital remains will only grow more pressing. The challenge now is ensuring the law catches up... 05 Feb

Digital Succession: Can the Law Keep Pace with Technology?

Settling a loved one's digital life requires understanding legal roles and provider policies. Every company follows its own specific rules and privacy policies. Learn the process for managing digital accounts and how planning can simplify it. 31 Jan

The Legal Steps Involved in Settling a Loved One’s Digital Life

Without a plan, families often face roadblocks. Passwords are lost, accounts are locked, and privacy policies can make recovery difficult or impossible. A formal approach to protecting digital assets ensures that your legacy is preserved and your wishes respected. 21 Nov

Digital Asset Management: How to Safeguard Your Online Legacy

As digital wealth continues to grow, these assets will increasingly appear in estate files. Understanding how to value and administer them will be essential. Markets change, assumptions fail, and good planning remains the best defence. 30 Oct

Valuing Digital Assets: Lessons from the World of Online Gaming

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

Accessing a deceased loved one's digital accounts is a complex issue, often resulting in legal battles and emotional distress for families. Advocates continue to push for clearer policies and legal frameworks to address the challenges of digital inheritance... 22 Jul

Accessing a Deceased Loved One’s Digital Accounts

It's important to carefully consider who you appoint as your digital executor and to provide them with the necessary information to carry out their responsibilities. You may also want to provide instructions on how to handle your digital assets, such as which accounts should be closed, which information should be shared, and how digital property should be distributed.  05 Jun

Estate Planning Designations: What is a “Digital Executor”?

Why Your Family Needs to Know About Your 'Digital Stash' 06 May

Why Your Family Needs to Know About Your ‘Digital Stash’

When a beneficiary cannot be located during the probate process, executors have a legal duty to make reasonable efforts to find them. This guide outlines the steps executors should take to fulfill their obligations... 16 Apr

What Should Executors Do If They Can’t Locate a Beneficiary?