Recent reports indicate that Chadwick Boseman is the latest celebrity to die without a Will. His wife is currently seeking …
Dealing with an Intestacy: the Importance of Making a Will Read Post »
Recent reports suggest that divorce and separation rates are on the rise during the pandemic (with rates of separation cited
Separation, Divorce, and COVID-19: Don’t forget to update your estate plan Read Post »
The use of privately held corporations to manage an individual’s assets or business interests seems to be an increasingly common
According to TheFreeDictionary.com, the idiom, “there’s no time like the present” dates back to 1562, and with the state of
A Lighter Look at Memento Mori Read Post »
Life insurance can be an important part of an estate plan, be it taken out to fund payment of anticipated
Life Insurance During COVID-19 Read Post »
A recent decision out of Alberta on holograph wills is interesting. The Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench decision released on
Is the time for Electronic Wills now? Read Post »
As we know, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario has passed emergency legislation allowing for Wills and powers of attorney
Are Virtual Wills a Good Idea? Read Post »
Does a testator have to sign his or her own Will to be valid? A little used provision of the
Signing a Testator’s Will for them – Using an Amanuensis Read Post »
We have blogged over these past couple of weeks about the novel issues which have arisen with the drafting and
Estate planning during COVID-19 – Is now the ideal time for an estate freeze? Read Post »
There are numerous resources available to estates and trusts lawyers to help them navigate their practice during these COVID-19 times.
What Legal Resources Are Available During COVID-19? Read Post »
