Posted in Wills & Estates

Estate planning is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones. With the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to tackle items you may have been putting off, including creating or updating your estate plan.If you’ve already taken the time to create an estate plan, congratulati...

Are you in a partnership where one of you is responsible for the bills, the insurance and the banking and the other partner just goes with the flow?One partner might know where the wills, the life insurance paperwork, and other important documents are, and the other partner hasn’t a clue.Collec...

According to The Globe and Mail, “61 percent [of Canadians] don’t feel knowledgeable about things such as probate – the legal process of validating a will in court and distributing assets…”We are firm believers that knowledge is power. The more you understand, the more prepare...

When settling the estate of an individual there are often hurdles and hiccups that must be navigated. If you are  an Executor of an estate that has property to sell, we expect that you may have some serious questions. Read more about what to expect when you are appointed as an Executor ...

In Ontario, pets are considered property so the same rules of guardianship of your children do not apply. In fact, when it comes to your estate your beloved cat is considered as no more valuable than your couch, or your sweet dog is only as important as your dining room table.A recent a...