Pet Guardianship
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 6 July 2022
Your pets are a big part of your family. So, what happens to them after you are gone? If you are suddenly incapacitated or pass away, do you have a plan for your beloved pet?Like a guardian for your children, a pet guardian is someone who will take care of your pet after you are gone.Many people ...
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Wills and Blended Families
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 14 June 2022
Wills and blended families can be a complicated topic. If you have any questions about this, please connect with us and we will be happy to help!For the purpose of this blog post, a blended family is defined as a family that has two partners, where either one or both partners have child...
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Should I add my child to the title of my home?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 17 May 2022
We always answer this with “no”. We understand why you might think this is a good idea, though. Joint tenancies with your child can be a simplistic way to transfer ownership of your property directly to your child after you die without having to go through probate.Can you avoid esta...
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Do I need a Secondary Will if I have my regular Will?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 12 April 2022
In Ontario, probate fees are among the highest in the country. There are some ways that you can help your loved ones avoid paying some estate administration tax (EAT) after you are gone.A Secondary Will can help reduce the amount of tax that your loved ones will have to pay in EAT. A Secondary Wi...
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How will your guardian financially care for your child?
Posted by McMurter & Associates
on 30 March 2022
On the blog, we’ve spoken about the kinds of things you should consider when choosing a guardian for your minor child. You can read about that here.When thinking about guardianship for your minor child, finances can be a concern for your guardian. Here are some questions that you need to p...
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