Euthanasia…is it coming to Canada?
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In the News, InterestI’ve prepared my Will, now what?
I’m often asked what is an “up-to-date” Will? Although Wills do not expire, it is essential that you periodically review the document to ensure its continued validity…..
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Estate Planning, WillsThe Trials and Tribulations of Choosing an Executor
Over the last two weeks, a number of blogs have addressed the issue of choosing an executor. Here is a litigator’s perspective (for better or worse).
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Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, ExecutorsMultiply the tax saving with multiple trusts
Multiply the tax savings by creating another taxpayer with reference to a testamentary trust in your will…..
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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors, Trusts, WillsWhat do Two Million Canadians and Stieg Larsson have in common? For the answer to this question, read on.
Stieg Larsson, author of the Millennium Trilogy of crime novels, ultimately died without a Will. This left his long term lover Eva Gabrielsson without any claim to his Estate which under Swedish law would pass to his father and brother…..
Having The Talk, From The Birds And The Bees To The Will, Estate And Final Wishes.
While family members may not agree amongst themselves, on any level, it is possible to have everyone be on the same page, as it comes to dealing with their parents as they age and decline…..