Posted in Wills & Estates

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...

Is 2024 the year your family is expanding?If you are expecting a baby or plan to start your family, first we want to give you a big congratulations! We know you have a to-do list a mile long when it comes to preparing for your new family member, but we are here to add another very important thing...

One of the biggest challenges of estate planning is ensuring that your assets end up in the hands of the people you choose. In your will, you will appoint an Executor who is responsible for your estate after you pass away, which includes distributing your assets. (We have more about what you can ...

There is no simple answer when it comes to wills, the process of probate and estate administration. Each situation is unique and varies on numerous factors. In a time of grief after the loss of a loved one, the process of being an Executor is tricky to say the least. In the simplest terms, an Exe...

When estate planning, you might be wondering how you can leave assets to someone who does not have the capacity to care for themselves due to living with a disability. We understand that there is a constant worry about trying to protect them even after you are gone.
 What is a Henson Trust?...