Elderly and vulnerable people are prime targets for cybercriminals and scammers. Talk to your entire family about the common schemes that cybercriminals employ. Have a conversation about how they can protect themselves today. 23 Oct

Helping Elderly and Vulnerable Loved Ones Avoid Cyber Scams

Homemade wills can create confusion, delay and heartbreak for the very people you’re trying to protect. A will is one of the most important legal documents a person will ever sign. Spending an hour with an estate lawyer is not a luxury — it’s a safeguard against the horrors of homemade wills. 21 Oct

Cautionary Tales of DIY Gone Awry: The Horrors of Homemade Wills

The backlash against AI-generated 'resurrections' of deceased celebrities underscores the urgent need for a robust ethical and legal framework to govern the use of digital likenesses, particularly after an individual's passing. 08 Oct

Backlash Against AI ‘Resurrections’ of Deceased Celebrities

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

The UK is tackling its long-term care crisis through increased funding, leveraging technology, strengthening the social care workforce, and supporting informal carers. 22 Sep

How is the UK Tackling its Long-Term Care Crisis?

Even if AI tools produce legal documents that look valid, the risks are obvious. Can the court step in and fix errors in an AI-generated Will? 04 Sep

Testator Intent: AI Generated Wills Lack “Proof & Context”

This summer, the Montana Supreme Court had to weigh in on a modern question: can a selfie video serve as a person’s last Will? The short answer was no. Stories like the Montana case can be useful teaching tools. They help illustrate that intent is only half the battle—validity is the other.  28 Aug

Selfie Video Last Will and Testament? Still a Step Too Far!

Exploring the legal, contractual, and federal challenges of AI-driven celebrity likeness—from state statutes to the proposed “No Fakes Act.” 27 Aug

Postmortem Publicity Rights: Digital Use of Celebrity Likeness

AI and Ethics Collide: A proposal to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of late actor Robin Williams has reignited a contentious debate around consent, legacy, and the ethical boundaries of generative AI. 11 Aug

Robin Williams Voice Recreation Proposal Sparks Backlash

As the development of AI technology accelerates... Experts in estate planning say being proactive with clients about their wishes and how they want their legacy handled can help prevent the creation of unwanted posthumous AI facsimiles. 04 Aug

Posthumous AI Avatars: Estate Planning Needs to Adapt

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

Legal Considerations & Access Rights for Digital Assets During Probate 15 Jul

Access Rights for Digital Assets During Probate: Canada