As we count down to 2011, I have put together a list of my favorite elder care reflections of 2010 and a wish list for things to improve upon in the coming year…..
Old Age-New Age Wish List Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care Management, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship DisputesWhen the Rules of Civil Procedure require two affidavits why can’t the applicant for a certificate of appointment of estate trustee with a will submit one with all of the required information?….
Are the Rules of Civil Procedure at times to rigidly applied? Continue Reading »
Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went”. Will Rogers (1879-1935), American Humorist….
“Fat Cats & Lucky Dogs” Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, WillsA Baltimore based religious order, the School Sisters of Notre Dame (“Sisters”) received an early Christmas gift last week. The Sisters auctioned off a rare T206 Honus Wagner card earlier this year for $220,000. ….
An unexpected gift: a Honus Wagner Baseball Card Continue Reading »
In the News, WillsIn many cases, the deemed disposition rules cause significant tax liabilities in the year of death. In this case, some relief is available in the sense that income taxes owing for the year of death may be paid in annual instalments (not exceeding ten) with non deductible interest charged at the prescribed rate from the day taxes should have been paid. ….
Payment of Tax Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Administration, Estate PlanningAs this is the last blog before we take a break for the holiday (we return on Monday), and as the year is drawing to a close, I thought that I would touch base on the life circumstances that should lead to a review and reconsideration of your current estate plan…..
Reviewing and Reconsidering your Estate Plan – When and Why? Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Wills