Generally speaking, real property (“property”) is often not specifically dealt with in a Will and therefore, it forms part of the residue of an estate.  In this case, the executor is generally required to sell the property for cash as soon as possible, but this may not be the best strategy and other options should be considered. First things first, occasionally a client’s recollection is imperfect, so confirming how legal….

This past weekend was the American Thanksgiving.  In Canada we knew it was their Thanksgiving because advertising for  Black Friday sales was everywhere.   First it was on Friday, then it included Saturday and Sunday and now we have Cyber Monday.   Enough shopping!- especially as most of it is on line and for those of us who are ‘in the red zone’, it is a bit more challenging to support our….