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Most people have heard someone talk about “getting probate” or paying “probate tax” on an estate, but what exactly is “probate” and what does it… Read More »Probate

Making a will is an opportunity to ensure that your estate provides for your dependants, and benefits those who mean the most to you. For… Read More »Your Pet & Your Will

I was recently asked about options for drafting a will where one of the intended beneficiaries identifies as transgendered or non-binary. Statistics Canada just reported… Read More »Gender Identity & Your Beneficiaries

To round out our comments on changes to the law relating to Ontario wills, a brief note on electronic wills. And it is very brief,… Read More »No Electronic Wills in Ontario

Prior to January 1, 2022 an Ontario will which was not properly executed according to Ontario law was invalid, and could not be made valid… Read More »Fixing an Invalid Will

This post looks at another change to Ontario estates law, this time relating to separated spouses. Prior to January 1, 2022, divorced and separated spouses… Read More »Separated Spouses

The new year brings with it some important changes to Ontario estates law.  Let’s start with marriage, and its impact on the validity of an… Read More »Changes to Ontario Estates Law

Estates law is complicated. Seemingly simple decisions can have far reaching consequences, resulting in a significant tax burden to the estate, or accidentally depriving a beneficiary… Read More »Top 5 Reasons To Work With A Lawyer

November is Make a Will Month! It is estimated that around 50% of Canadians do not have a valid will. Without a valid will, provincial… Read More »Make A Will Month