Child‑Proofing a Will
Wills that involve children, particularly in blended families or where unequal treatment is intended, continue to account for a significant …
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Solicitor’s Tip April 2026 – Building Flexibility Into Alter Ego Trusts
Can an alter ego trust be part of a flexible estate plan? At first glance, an alter ego trust may
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Solicitor’s Tip March 2026 – Determining What Property to Include in an Alter Ego Trust
One of the essential purposes of an express trust, including an alter ego trust, is to hold property in the
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Solicitor’s Tip February 2026 – When Estate Planning Meets Tax Planning: When to Consider Using Alter Ego Trusts
There are a variety of ways to minimize the amount of estate administration tax that must be paid on death
Solicitor’s Tip January 2026 – Will-Drafting in the Age of AI: The Power of AI-Assisted Document Review During Estate Planning
While artificial intelligence (“AI”) cannot substitute a lawyer’s legal judgment, it is undeniable that AI presents “a tremendous opportunity for
Solicitor’s Tip December 2025: Will Drafting Tips for Ousting Ontario’s Anti-Lapse Rule
Solicitor’s Tip December 2025 Anti-lapse provisions like section 31 of the Succession Law Reform Act rest on a legislative presumption[1]
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Solicitor’s Tip November 2025: Using A Will to Alter the Common Law Order of Abatement
Solicitor’s Tip November 2025 Before an estate can be distributed, all of its debts must be paid.[1] Depending on the
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Solicitor’s Tip October 2025: More Tips for Gender-Inclusive & Gender-Neutral Will Drafting
Solicitor’s Tip – October 2025 As our understanding of gender evolves, it is more important than ever for legal writing,
Solicitor’s Tip September 2025: Embracing Gender-Inclusive & Gender-Neutral Will Drafting
Solicitor’s Tip – September 2025 Gender diversity, the concept that gender identity is “more diverse than ‘he and she’ or
Solicitor’s Tip August 2025: Leveraging Technology, Software & AI for Efficient Estate Administrations
Solicitor’s Tip – August 2025 There is an expectation that, within a year of obtaining probate, estate assets will be