This Blog was written by Angèle LeBlanc, Estate and Trust Advisor at MD Private Trust Company which is part of Scotia Wealth Management The Medical Assistance in Dying, Bill C-14 (MAiD) was enacted into law on June 17th, 2016. Since then, some of us may have heard of cases where individuals, even clients, have chosen to end their life with MAiD. With every new law passed, however, litigation is certain….
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Courts, UncategorizedThis post was written by Emily Rosen Can someone inherit a digital identity? At what point does an Instagram account become a business rather than a personal platform? We have already seen this happen with celebrities after they die; Paul Walker, Nipsey Hussle, and Michael Jackson all still have active Instagram accounts. The deceased rapper, Lil Peep, has faced significant controversy over his social media. As I write this, his….
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Estate Planning, In the NewsThis Blog was written by Edward Ngo, Estate and Trust Advisor with MD Private Trust, Scotia Wealth Management In Vancouver, the virtual estate planning landscape is changing before our eyes since British Columbia declared a state of emergency on March 18, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The early contentious months of uncertainty surrounding the creation and execution of a Will in the middle of the pandemic has slowly subsided….
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Estate PlanningThis Blog was written by: Alicia Godin, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotia Wealth Management If you are frequent visitor to All About Estates, you can likely appreciate the importance of a well-prepared estate plan. The cornerstone of the estate plan is the Last Will and Testament. Many contributors to this blog discuss the importance of a Will, and considerations before, during and after its preparation. There are very specific requirements….
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In the News, Uncategorized, United StatesThis blog was written by Damian McGrath – Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management Choice is the act of decision making when faced with two or more possibilities. Decision making requires an understanding of the situation, the decision itself and the consequences of it. If our ability to make those choices diminishes or is lost, then others need to make them for us. A Power of Attorney gives….
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UncategorizedThis Blog was written by Suzanna Walter, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management On July 9, 2020, I wrote about the importance of road testing your incapacity plan. I would like to outline a similar road test for your Estate Plan. For most people the cornerstone of their Estate Plan is the Will. However, when road testing your estate plan, it is not enough to review just your….
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