I have been hearing a lot of bad news lately. Contemporaries of mine who have either died or had major cardiac/cerebral events that were life threatening and forever life changing. It only takes a few of these tragic occasions to once again remind ourselves, that tomorrow is never guaranteed. I blogged on this theme last year, with the message of ‘buy the shoes’. That blog was dedicated to Wendy L-….
‘Buy the Shoes- take 2 Continue Reading »
Elder Care
Today’s blog was written by Najib Painda, Wills & Estates Law Clerk at Fasken LLP As you may know, the purpose of a Codicil is to effect minor changes within an existing Estate plan without the need to create a whole new Will. In today’s age of technology, where new documents can be produced with relative ease, Codicils are becoming less common. When a client is looking to make….
Codicils within Multiple Wills and the Complexity Between Them Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, WillsThis Blog was written by Emily Racine, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management There is no doubt that a will is a deeply personal and intensely private document. Your estate plan may not be something you wish to share with the public at large. However, are there certain people you should share your estate plan with while you are still alive? What are the potential pitfalls of keeping….
MY WILL – WHOSE BUSINESS IS IT ANYWAY? Continue Reading »
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Motions and applications rely on affidavit evidence – written statements sworn under oath. This is in contrast to actions, where evidence is provided by live witnesses who are examined or cross-examined in court (this is what you see on TV dramas). Relying on affidavit evidence translates into less time spent in court – since the judge reviews the affidavits prior to the hearing, court time is used by the lawyers….
Affidavit Evidence – A Refresher Continue Reading »
Credibility, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Executors, Wills
On February 4, 2022, exactly 1,438 days after the original draft legislation was introduced in the 2018 Federal Budget, the Department of Finance (Finance) released revised draft legislation[1] for beneficial ownership reporting for trusts. This revised draft legislation contained two significant changes: Effective date was changed to taxation years that end after December 30, 2022; and Bare trusts[2] and arrangements are now specifically included Given that the original draft legislation….
Bare trusts – we have to do what now? Continue Reading »
Trusts
…In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back an’ pretend ‘Cause I’ve heard it all before” -Helen Reddy 1971 As the ‘regular’ Monday blogger, I am very pleased to have an opportunity to connect with you today. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day- a day to recognize all of the wonderful women in (y)our lives; starting with our mothers and mother in laws, our sisters,….
“I am woman, hear me roar… Continue Reading »
Caregiving