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Real Property 101 for Estate Planning: Parcel Merger

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  Today’s blog post has been written by Karen La Caprara, Counsel, at Fasken LLP. When two abutting parcels of land or properties are owned by the same owner or owners, title to the properties automatically merges, unless an exception to this general principle applies.[i] Once title to the abutting properties has merged the parcels cannot be dealt with independently (i.e. sold or gifted to different people), without applying to….

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Estate Planning, Property, Real Estate, Wills

Of Millionaires and Migration

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This blog has been written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto Last week, I had the pleasure and privilege of being a panelist at the American Bar Association’s International Law Section conference in London, UK.  The focus of our discussion was millionaire migration.  Together with my co-panelists from different global jurisdictions, we discussed, most particularly, our observations of where high and ultra-high net worth people are….

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Estate Planning, Tax Issues, United States, Wills

Powers of Attorney for Property – Part I: A Refresher

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This blog has been written by Pritika Deepak, Associate at Fasken LLP. My peer, Robin Ellis, and I recently spoke at the Ontario Bar Association on the topic of important considerations when drafting powers of attorney (“POAs”) in Ontario. Preparing for this presentation was an excellent exercise as it served as a valuable reminder of several important aspects that must be reviewed carefully when preparing POAs for property.The first part….

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Marriage Contracts Are Cross-Border Issues Too!

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This blog has been written by Darren Lund, partner at Fasken LLP Cross-border estate planning is undoubtedly a complex affair. When clients have assets in a foreign jurisdiction[1], are resident or have citizenship in a foreign jurisdiction, or wish to benefit individuals who are resident in a foreign jurisdiction, planners must navigate a myriad of tax, succession, and estate administration rules, among others, in multiple jurisdictions – rules that often….

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Contracts, Property, Separation

Can a wish create a legal obligation?

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This blog post was written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP. When preparing your estate plan, an important distinction must be made between what you direct your trustees to do with your estate assets and what you wish for them to do. In the case of Landry v. Christiansen-Hasset et al,[1] the Ontario Superior Court considered the issue of precatory language in a will and whether a wish could create….

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The Ultimate Paper Anniversary Gift: Why a Will Is an Act of Love

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Today’s blog was written by Jessica Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. This past Tuesday, October 15th, marked a significant milestone for me an my husband – one whole year of marital bliss! With the traditional first-anniversary gift being paper, I found myself thinking about a particularly profound paper: a Will. It’s a testament to caring, a document that conveys love through its protective intent – the ultimate love letter,….

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Dependant Support, Estate Planning, Spouse, Succession Planning, Wills
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