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What happens to your Facebook profile after you become incapacitated or pass away? What about your email account? The rest of your digital assets?After you pass away or are unable to access these digital accounts, it is going to be difficult for anyone else to access them.According to Ottawa...

Does this sound familiar?You and your partner have built a life together. You might own property together and you might have children together. But you never got legally married. You live as common-law partners.According to the law, common-law relationships are not treated the same as married cou...

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 ...

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...

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...