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The Rising Cost of Not Living and the CPP Death Benefit

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This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. On January 1, 2025, amendments to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit came into effect, introducing a top-up for eligible deceased individuals. While this reform is long-overdue, the net benefit overall for most individuals still fails to cover the costs of even the most basic death expenses in 2025. The majority of Canadians will continue to….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors

Scheming With a Purpose

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This week’s blog has been written by Darren Lund In Ontario, as in most common law jurisdictions, charitable gifts are treated differently than other gifts in important ways. One of the clearest examples of this is that a gift for a charitable purpose will generally not fail for uncertainty. In addition, the court’s inherent “scheme-making power” may save a charitable gift where the charitable purpose cannot be carried out, or….

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Charitable Giving, Courts, Estate Donations, Estate Planning, Wills

The Importance of Choosing the Right Trustee: Lessons from Jones v. Jones

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Today’s blog was written by Latoya Brown, Associate, at Fasken LLP When it comes to estate planning involving trusts, selecting the right trustee is one of the most crucial decisions. The recent case, Jones v. Jones, 2025 ONSC 695 serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and potential pitfalls involved in trust administration. This case underscores the importance of choosing a trustee who is not only knowledgeable and capable….

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Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Trustee, Trustee Disputes, Trusts, Wills

Modern Families: Children and Issue in Jay Pritchett’s Will

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  Today’s blog was written by Karen La Caprara, Counsel, at Fasken LLP. In my last blog post “Modern Families: References to Children and Issue in Wills – All About Estates”, I discussed the meaning of “children” and “issue” for the purpose of determining the beneficiaries of an estate where a Will refers to such classes of beneficiaries. I applied the applicable Ontario legislation to some of the characters from….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Wills

Modern Families: References to Children and Issue in Wills

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  Today’s blog was written by Karen La Caprara, Counsel, at Fasken LLP. Like many modern families, the fictional Pritchett family in the series “Modern Family” has a variety of personalities, family dynamics and relationships, traditional and modern viewpoints. The many possible iterations and permutations of what makes a family is a beautiful thing. But, it can also create complexity when it comes to defining who is and who is….

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Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Wills

From Inventory to Distribution: Managing Household Items in an Estate

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Today’s blog was written by Jessica Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. Managing and distributing household contents in an estate can be a daunting task, filled with both emotional and practical challenges. In this blog, we’ll explore the essential steps and considerations for handling household items in an estate, from creating an inventory and appraising items, to distributing them among beneficiaries, to dealing with sentimental belongings. Whether you’re an estate….

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Estate Administration, Executors, Grief, Property
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