In a typical estate plan, each spouse leaves their assets to the other. When the second spouse passes away, assets are distributed to their children. But what happens to your estate plan if you remarry? And what if you have children from a prior marriage? 10 Oct

Remarriage: a New Family Calls for a New Estate Plan

Ontario's Family Law Act: "Entitlement to Equalization" in Action | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Sep

Ontario’s Family Law Act: Entitlement to Equalization

Any property that you own in the UK, be it land or buildings, can be bequeathed to someone in your will. However, the way in which you own the property impacts how it can be passed on. 15 Apr

Including Property in Your Will in the UK: What You Should Know

Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes 12 Mar

Adding Your Child to The Title of Your Home: Know The Risks!

Testators should know the risks before using joint ownership as an estate planning tool.  16 Feb

Joint Ownership of Property: Know the Risks

Having a plan in place will go a long way in providing both partners with peace of mind in the event of a relationship breakup. Explore "10 ways to divorce-proof your assets and protect your wealth"... 09 Jan

Wealth Preservation: 10 Ways to Divorce-Proof Your Assets

Comprehensive estate planning requires careful thought and conversation with your spouse or life partner. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal.  28 Nov

Talking to Your Spouse or Partner About Estate Planning

Different kinds of life events will have different impacts on your finances. If you’re going through one of these life transitions or are preparing for a change, this article has information that you might find valuable... 14 Jul

Overcoming The Financial Impacts of Major Life Events

Couples may have many reasons for not getting married, but when a common law partner dies without a will, the living partner is left legally vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know... 16 Feb

Legally Vulnerable: Estate Complications for Common Law Couples 

During this highly stressful and overwhelming time, it is important to remember that financial well-being can be critical to your path to mental wellness. These five steps are a good place to start... 11 Jan

Financial Well-Being: Coping with Debt After Losing Your Spouse

All of our personal losses, such as the death of a loved one, have financial aspects. Survivors are faced with making money decisions and dealing with finances while they are grieving. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. 06 Jun

Loss & Transition: Coping with Finances While Coping with Grief

We can do many things to make preparing our Executor and loved ones easier. However, the main thing is just to start having the conversation, even if it is little sentences at a time. Don’t leave your loved ones with such confusion that they end up resorting to stalking someone to get some answers as Carrie Bradshaw did! 03 Mar

“BIG” Surprises in Your Will? Your Loved Ones Deserve a Spoiler Alert!