International Inheritance and the HST
What do you do with an estate where the administration of the estate is all done and as an estate …
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International Inheritance and Income Tax Act Section 116
Immigrants come to Canada from many countries around the world and when they die their estates in Canada can involve
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Testamentary Capacity: Considering Contextual Factors
A recent decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Dujardin v Dujardin, 2018 ONCA 597, considers an appeal with
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Interpreting Gifts of Residue
When making testamentary gifts in a Will, if a specific bequest fails for any reason, the assets in question will
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Travel much? Currency exchange is getting easier
We’ve seen it first hand in many estates situations: families with property and assets in different countries. In the estate
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How a walk in the park can improve your mental health
By Ian Hull . Anxiety, depression and other mental health issues can occur for any number of reasons, but they often emerge when a loved one has died. While grief is a natural occurrence that’s distinct from depression, it’s not unusual for the grief over the death of a friend or family member to trigger a major depressive episode. And these conditions can worsen if the death results in family conflict, whether over the estate or other family issues.
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The Use of Henson Trusts in Ontario vs. Alberta
Alberta recently passed legislation which will allow for the use of Henson trusts in estate planning in the province. Although Henson
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Fun Facts about Canada’s Founding Conference
36 representatives met at 3 conferences in Charlottetown, Quebec and London between 1864 and 1867 to discuss uniting New Brunswick,
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Contextualizing Capacity: The ‘Who’, ‘What’ and ‘When’ of Decision-Making
Capacity is a fundamental consideration in many aspects of estate, trust, and attorneyship litigation. The capacity of an individual to
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Your health – don’t let your financial guard down
We’re lucky in Canada – our healthcare system pays for doctor bills and hospital visits, and many employer-sponsored benefit plans
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