Solicitor’s Tip October 2026 – Also Known As: Applying For Probate Where The Deceased Used More Than One Name
When applying for a certificate of appointment of estate trustee, it is important to be cognizant of whether the deceased …
Solicitor’s Tip September 2026 – Estate Planning For Reproductive Materials: Withdrawing Consent To Their Posthumous Use And Directing Disposal
Whereas estate plans are typically revised by creating a new will or codicil, the process of making changes may be
Solicitor’s Tip August 2026 – Estate Planning for the Posthumous Use of Reproductive Materials
As more Canadians rely on assisted reproductive technology,[1] estate planning for reproductive materials like sperm and ova is likely to
Solicitor’s Tip July 2026 – Practical Tips for Drafting Precatory Instruments
Precatory instruments, such as letters of wishes and precatory memoranda, can be valuable estate planning tools, even though they are
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Solicitor’s Tip June 2026 – Tips for Estate Planning with Precatory Memorandums
When used in conjunction with a will, a precatory memorandum – also referred to as a “letter of wishes” –
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Solicitor’s Tip May 2026 – Wills That Authorize Self-Dealing: Drafting Tips to Protect Beneficiary Interests and Manage Fiduciary Risk
As a general rule, estate trustees are not permitted to purchase estate assets from the estate they are administering. While
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