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The Stages of an Estate Administration – Part 2

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Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken. In my previous blog, I discussed the initial steps to take when someone passes away, including obtaining essential details about the deceased, determining whether a Will exists and preparing a summary of the Will contents. Once this “background information” is complete, it’s time to move on to stage two – dealing with the assets and gathering information. This includes….

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Estate Administration

What Makes You a ‘Child’ in an Estate? A BC Case and the Ontario Contrast

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This blog was written by Jessica J. Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP  A recent British Columbia decision[1] has revisited a deceptively simple question in estate law: what does it mean to be a “child” of a deceased person?[2] The case involved a claim brought by a woman against the estate of the deceased under section 60 of British Columbia’s Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”). These claims are commonly….

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Dependant Support, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, Uncategorized

The Liquidator: The Central Player in Quebec Succession Disputes

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This blog has been written by Frédéric Barriault, Counsel, and Yoni Feingold, Partner, at Fasken LLP In Quebec’s civil law tradition, the liquidator occupies a central institutional role in the administration and litigation of successions. The legal framework governing this role draws principally from two sets of rules: the regime of liquidation of successions and the regime of administration of the property of others. Together, these systems create a coherent….

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Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Executors, Succession Planning, Wills

Planning for the People You Love

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This blog has been written by Latoya Brown, Associate at Fasken LLP Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, cards, and grand gestures. But beyond the chocolates and celebrations, February also offers a quieter reminder of what truly matters: the people we care about. It’s an opportunity to pause and reflect on how we show care, not just through gestures or words, but through thoughtful planning and intention for the….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Power of Attorney, Succession Planning, Wills

Please “Designate” on my Behalf: Welcome Amendments to the Ontario Succession Law Reform Act

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This blog post has been written by Darren G. Lund, Partner at Fasken LLP With the holiday season having only recently passed (although in many ways it feels like a long time ago already), I am reminded of how easy it is for news items to get lost in the hustle and bustle of year-end planning and preparations. In the estate planning world, this past year-end contained a welcome development….

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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills

A Pragmatic and Positive Approach Towards International Migration

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Today’s Blog was written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, Fasken LLP, Toronto This is a short blog post written on a cold morning in Toronto.  It is currently -12 degrees in Toronto (with a windchill factor of -21 degrees).  It is presently sunny and 26 degrees in the Cayman Islands.  On days like these, migration weighs heavily on some minds. I would like to thank Meera Raman of the Globe and….

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Tax Issues, US Taxes
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