Just because the law allows for a testator to hand-write their own will does not make it a good idea, as a recent court decision shows. Even a harmonious family is likely to end up in court, seeking confirmation that the handwritten document was indeed a valid Holograph Will.  30 Mar

Handwritten Will Declared Invalid by Ontario Judge

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

Complications for ‘Legally Vulnerable’ Common Law Couples 

If you have a rare or unusual collection, you need to ensure that it's properly accounted for before you pass away. The most failsafe way of doing this is to include your collection in your estate plan. Working with the right appraiser is key! 06 Jan

Unusual Collectibles: Working with the Right Appraiser is Key

When a Charitable Bequest in a Will Goes Wrong | Curated Content | Charitable Bequests | Estates Gone Wrong 01 Nov

When a Charitable Bequest in a Will Goes Wrong

What Happens if a Person Has Multiple Wills in Ontario? 28 May

What Happens if a Person Has Multiple Wills in Ontario?

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!

Battles over Marilyn Monroe's estate shed light on the challenges of protecting intellectual property rights posthumously. Disputes emerged over the ownership and commercial use of her image and likeness.  21 Nov

Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Continues to Make People Rich… But Who???

Disinheriting a child can tear a family apart, if —revealed only after the parent in question has died— it comes as a surprise. Much of this conflict can be avoided if the parent in question has a candid conversation with family members in advance. 16 Apr

Disinheriting a Child Shouldn’t Take Your Family By Surprise!

Gore-Tex Heiress, Susan Gore, has been denied the right to adopt her 65-year-old ex-husband as a means to boost her family's inheritance fortune. 21 Mar

Court Ruling: Heiress Cannot Adopt Ex-Husband for Inheritance