Jennifer Campbell

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Jennifer Campbell is a Law Clerk in the firm’s Toronto Private Client Services Group and Trusts, Wills, Estates and Charities Group. Jennifer has extensive experience assisting executors and trustees in managing complex, high-value estates and trusts. Jennifer specializes in the administration of estates and trusts. Assisting in all aspects of estates work, Jennifer’s primary responsibilities include providing support to the lawyers in the practice group, the day-to-day administration and management of estates and trusts, including gathering in assets, winding up of estates and trusts and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Jennifer is responsible for the preparation of all probate related documentation, preparation of estate and trust accounts, the preparation of court documentation in connection with passing of accounts and has experience in assisting individuals establish bare trust arrangements in connection with their estate planning solutions. Jennifer has received a Certificate in Estates and Trust Administration from STEP Canada.

Why Young Adults Need an Estate Plan—Even If They Don’t Own a House

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Back in 2019, I wrote a blog about estate planning for younger adults and the importance of addressing this often-overlooked issue. Today, I thought I would revisit and update this topic. Young adults often assume that estate planning is only relevant for older adults or wealthy individuals. When I was in my early 20s, even while working as an estate administration clerk, it wasn’t something I seriously considered for myself…..

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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills

Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Make or Update Your Will

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November is Make a Will Month, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of having a Will. A Will is one of the most critical legal documents you can have, as it ensures that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are provided for after your passing. Despite its significance, many Canadians delay creating a Will, often due to misconceptions about its necessity, the belief that….

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Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Wills

BEHIND THE SCENES – A LEGAL ASSISTANT’S ROLE IN ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION FILES

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I’m confident that lawyers and clerks who work with assistants will agree: legal assistants are vital to the daily operations of a legal practice. There have been a number of blogs written about the day in the life of an estate planner or a law clerk working in estates. In today’s blog, I’ve invited my assistant, Sarah Whelan, to share insights into her role and highlight the key aspects of….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Wills

A Closer Look at Simultaneous Deaths

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Recently, the world learned of the passing of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa in what appeared to very strange circumstances. Initially, there were concerns that their deaths may have been as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Autopsy reports have later revealed that this is not the case. Almost immediately, the media started talking about their Estates, with initial reports suggesting that Gene’s Will did not name….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, In the News, Uncategorized, Wills

EXECUTOR ESSENTIALS: CRAFTING THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO YOUR ESTATE WITH THE EXECUTOR’S BINDER

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The holiday season is often filled with visiting family, friends and relaxation.  It can be that rare moment in the year where our fast-paced lives are put on hold, allowing for an opportunity to regroup and tackle important tasks we’ve been postponing throughout the year. Much like you would schedule a holiday party in your calendar, why not set aside some time to do an overview of your estate planning?….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Funeral Planning, Wills

Refresher On Dealing With Foreign Grants In Ontario

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Quite often, we are contacted by law firms in foreign jurisdictions requesting assistance in resealing or confirming a foreign grant in Ontario to deal with assets located in Ontario. My colleague Emily Hubling and I reviewed this topic back in 2019 (https://allaboutestates.ca/probate-becomes-international-affair/) and today’s blog is a refresher on the process of resealing or confirming a foreign grant, taking into account changes to the forms and court processes that have….

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Estate Administration, International, Uncategorized
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