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It’s About Time: When to Review Your Will and Estate Plan

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It’s About Time: When to Review Your Will and Estate Plan Living our daily lives, we are not constantly thinking about our wills and our estate plans. There are usually certain events which bring these subjects top of mind. There are certain events or times in our lives that should make you look at your estate plan once more to make sure that it is still reflective of your wishes….

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Estate Planning

All In The Family (Home)

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This Blog has been written by Darren Lund, Partner at Fasken LLP As we turn the page on 2023 and look ahead to 2024, the cost and availability of housing continues to be a pressing issue for many Canadians. While there have been some recent headlines that suggest the housing market is slowing, even in traditionally hot markets, the future remains uncertain. How does the state of the housing market….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Property

I want to disinherit my family

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As the holiday season draws to a close, and the cheese supply in my fridge appears to be finally exhausted, I find myself wondering who among us (or among our clients) – has had that sort of holiday season that has them ready to update their will and undo the gift to their sister that, after the fight over whether or not to add mustard to the vinaigrette, seems unwarranted….

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Estate Planning, Wills

Wish lists are for more than just the holiday season

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This blog has been written by Mohena Singh [Associate] at Fasken LLP As we near the new year and reflect on another holiday season, many of us may have used this time to spend with family and friends or catch up on some much needed rest and recovery. This time of year also tends to be one filled with gift-giving and showing love to the special people in our lives…..

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Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes, Succession Planning, Uncategorized, Wills

Navigating Challenging Holiday Experiences and Estate Planning: A Balanced Approach

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This blog has been written by Jessica J. Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. The holiday season can be a time for joy, love, and togetherness – it can also be a time for drama, stress, and conflict. Simmering tensions at family gatherings can cause situations that sometimes leave lasting impressions. In the aftermath of a negative experience with family, it’s natural for emotions to run high, in some cases….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors

Nuns and Money with Purpose

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[caption id="attachment_20570" align="aligncenter" width="421"] Booth Residence, Cornerstone Housing for Women, Ottawa[/caption] It’s the holidays.  A time for giving, family, and tradition.  The holiday mood inspired me to think about “money with purpose” that passes from one generation to the next – a bit like holiday traditions. Seeing my mother last weekend triggered these thoughts.  She reminded me of a story of how she led a campaign in Ottawa over a decade ago to….

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Estate Donations, Estate Planning, Philanthropy/Charitable Giving, Uncategorized
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