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...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...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...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...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...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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