Congrats – you’ve finally done your will. Now, finish the job
Let’s acknowledge one thing from the start – no one looks forward to preparing a will. We may have the …
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Hull on Estates #534 – Gifts and Cheques
[powerpress url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/kirsten/HOE_534_Final.mp3″] Today on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Doreen So discuss the issue of gifts that are made
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Supreme Court Advocacy
I was able to attend a recent CPD program by the Advocate’s Society titled “Supreme Court of Canada Advocacy.” A
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Are personal support workers and caregivers fiduciaries?
In a recent decision of the Superior Court, Justice Mew found that, “In appropriate circumstances, I conclude that the relationship
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Truth or Myth: Hair and Nails Continue to Grow After Death
A common belief is that fingernails (and hair) continue to grow after death. Popular culture emphasizes this belief by depicting
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Lost and Destroyed Wills: Procedural Considerations
Earlier this week, I blogged about a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that highlighted the factors
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How green is your estate plan?
Climate change remains a leading topic of concern – and most of us have at least some awareness of our
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Simplifying the Search for a Deceased’s Life Insurance Policy
Beneficiary designations for life insurance policies can be an integral part of one’s estate plan. As designated policy proceeds typically
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Lost Wills and Rebutting the Presumption of Revocation
When a testator’s Last Will and Testament cannot be located upon death, there is a presumption that the Will was
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Appointing an Alternate Trustee
When drafting a Will, solicitors and testators should be aware of issues that may arise where the appointed estate trustee
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