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Most-Read All About Estates Articles of 2025

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It is well known that Canada is experiencing one of the most significant intergenerational transfer of wealth.  With that comes growing estate planning complexity, a rise in estate litigation, and intensifying concerns about elder management and abuse.  In 2025, five blogs from All About Estates clearly resonated with professionals grappling with these challenges, drawing thousands of readers seeking thoughtful insight and guidance.  The blogs are reposted below. Separately, All About….

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Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, Wills

Holiday Reflections: The Importance of Estate and Incapacity Planning

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This blog post was written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP. The holiday season often brings cherished time full of gift exchanges, gatherings with family, and a break from work. Amid the festivities, it’s also an opportune moment to discuss estate and incapacity planning – a topic that, while rarely broached at the dinner table, is vital for protecting your family’s future. The cautionary tale of Vaccaro v. Vaccaro….

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Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Wills

Most Common Mistakes Individuals Make in Quebec Estate Planning

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This blog post was written by: Mina Mattia, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotiatrust Montreal Estate planning in Quebec is often misunderstood, overlooked or postponed. Quebec’s civil law system also differs from the rest of Canada, which means that rules about wills and succession can surprise people. Here are some common mistakes individuals make when planning their estate plan in Quebec and how to avoid them.   Not preparing a Will….

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Estate Planning, Wills

Transferring the Family Home to the Next Generation

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This blog post was written by: Rebecca Tong, Senior Manager, Scotiatrust Tax Services, Vancouver Ever thought about gifting a property to your children? As most parents would think – yes why not and what is the big deal?  I recently had this very discussion with my own aging parents,  and this resulted in some important discussions about our family home, their goals and consideration for the tax outcomes of any….

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Estate Planning, Real Estate, Tax Issues

Guarding Legacies in Blended Families: Cautionary Tips for Will Drafting

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On the left half of the image is a photo of a mother and teen walking into a dorm room. On the right side is a woman on a couch with retirement home staff.

Today’s Post written by  Ashley Thornton, Articling Student, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP Blended families, specifically those with stepchildren, in Ontario face unique estate planning challenges which are occasionally overlooked. If not planned for expressly, this may lead to unintended disinheritance or costly litigation. Drafting with intention is therefore essential. Clear definitions, explicit beneficiary designations, and coordination of all parts of the estate plan (including beneficiary designations on registered accounts and….

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Estate Planning, Wills

Review or Update Your Will Every Few Years—Your Beneficiaries Will Thank You

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This blog has been written by JOSEPH STONEHOUSE, litigation associate at Fasken LLP (Toronto) In a recent decision, Justice Myers of the Superior Court of Justice dismissed claims by beneficiaries under a will against the drafter because those claims were brought more than 15 years after the defendant drafted the will. The court determined that, despite the perceived unfairness, the legislative intent behind the Limitations Act necessitated striking the plaintiffs’ claims…..

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