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Losing a loved one is never easy. While families are grieving, they are often also faced with a series of legal and administrative responsibilities that can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time.Knowing what steps need to be taken, and in what order, can help ease some of that burden...

When people think and talk about their estate or estate planning, they often first consider family heirlooms and items of sentimental value, bank accounts and tangible property. In 2025, however, your assets and belongings don’t just include your physical ‘things,’ but also encompass your d...

When it comes to real estate, there’s no way to sidestep the rules. If you’re considering gifting property to your child during your lifetime, it’s  important to know that land transfer tax and capital gains tax are unavoidable parts of the process. Gifting real estate is more complex ...

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...