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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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