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