Are Oral and/or Videotaped Wills Valid?
A recent news article refers to the struggle of father of accused killer Bryer Schmegelsky to obtain video footage from …
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Estate Planning With Drake: Money in the Grave
In a recent recording, “Money in the Grave”, Drake asks that he be buried with his money. He sings: In
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Key Considerations for LGBTQ+ Estate Planning
Happy Monday!! The city of Toronto was abuzz this past weekend as we kicked off summer 2019 with wall-to-wall sunshine.
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Should the drafting lawyer represent the estate in a will challenge?
It is not uncommon for the lawyer who drafted a testator’s will or codicil to subsequently be retained by the
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Can an Attorney for Property sever a joint-tenancy in real property?
It is often said that an Attorney for Property can do anything on behalf of the grantor’s behalf except make
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When Estates Become Public
One of the consequences of having to probate a Will (now referred to in Ontario as applying for a Certificate
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Calling All Philanthropists: Thinking of Donating Your Art?
Whether art, history, science, or fashion is your thing, a trip to the museum is a sure-fire way to marvel
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Benefits of Estate Planning for Today’s Young Adults
Traditionally, the transition from adolescence into formal adulthood has been marked by certain milestones: moving in with one’s partner, engagements,
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Fancy Cats and Estate Planning: the Future for Karl Lagerfeld’s Cat, Choupette
Karl Lagerfeld – the iconic German designer best known for his work as creative director of Chanel and Fendi’s fashion
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Henson Trusts and Contract: The “Reasonable Person” Approach
Henson trusts are a valuable estate planning technique to protect the interests of individuals receiving asset-dependant social assistance, such as
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