Wills in a time of COVID-19
In this crazy time lots of people are thinking about their own mortality and finally planning for the worst. If you don’t have a Will or Powers of Attorney, any time is good time to get
Read more...Is an online will better than no will?
Almost always, having any Will is better than no Will because it gives you a say. But the Will still needs to match your intentions and be signed properly. Keep in mind that without a Will, the
Read more...What happens to my kids if I die without a Will?
One of the top reasons people finally get around to making a Will is because they have young kids – that’s why I ended up doing it! But what really happens to your kids if you die without
Read more...Marriage and Wills
Today is my sister-in-law’s wedding so today’s theme will be marriage! In Ontario, estates law generally gives little respect to unmarried spouses (including common-law). They have few rights
Read more...I’m an executor – is it an honour or burden?
Many people seem to think that being named executor is a tremendous honour: “Aunt Betty CHOSE me. She must have really trusted me.” Maybe. Or maybe she just didn’t really like you. Too
Read more...5 Ways a Will Protects Your Kids
Life is unpredictable – that’s what makes it so exciting (most of the time). But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan for the BIG moments, the kind that can spin your family’s
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