Despite the love and companionship that most people share with their pets, our furry companions have been historically treated by …
Companion Pets Through the Lens of the British Columbia Family Law Amendment Act, 2023 Read Post »
In a previous blog, we addressed the increasing popularity of reverse mortgages among Canadian seniors. Given the heated housing market
Reverse Mortgages – A Cautionary Tale for your Estate Planning Strategy Read Post »
As our readers will know, early last year, Section 21.1 was added to the Succession Law Reform Act to permit
Beneficiary Designations Under Wills: What is the Impact of Will Validation? Read Post »
Yesterday, I blogged about beneficiary designations, alterations, and revocations under wills, and briefly reviewed some of the relevant recent case
Beneficiary Designations Under Wills: Practical Considerations Read Post »
When someone passes away, their assets are typically distributed to their beneficiaries or their heirs. However, in some cases, the
Ontario Estate Taxes: What You Need to Know Read Post »
Artificial Intelligence is not a new phenomenon, but it is rarely spoken in the same sentence as legal services or the law more generally.
Artificial Intelligence and Access to Justice Read Post »
Holograph wills may seem tempting with their low cost and simple requirements, after all, you only need some paper and
In the Estate of Endre Gyorgy Kocsis – On the Risks of Holograph Wills Read Post »
As we approach the end of January, and this month’s blog topic of “reviewing your will”, I thought it appropriate
Don’t forget the Power of Attorney Read Post »
We’ve all heard about individuals expecting to benefit under a testator’s will, only to discover they don’t. However, what happens
Hall v Bennett Estate – Disappointed Beneficiaries Read Post »
One of the questions I’ve been asked most often since entering the field of estates law is “do I really
Peters v Peters Estate – The Trouble With Intestacies Read Post »
