Uncategorized

Total 678 Posts

Welcome Changes in the Filing of Probate Applications

• • 1 Comment

I would like to thank the estates law clerks in the Private Client Services group of Fasken for their contributions to this blog. This week, Attorney General Doug Downey (perhaps in the spirit of Thanksgiving) hinted at upcoming changes in the area of estates that would “manage the estate process with less hassle and address the probate application backlog”. Currently, many jurisdictions are facing lengthy backlogs in processing applications for….

Welcome Changes in the Filing of Probate Applications Continue Reading »

Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Uncategorized

The Airing of Grievances

• • 4 Comments

Thanksgiving 2020 is a time for gratitude and togetherness. It’s a time for us to reflect on the craziness of these past 8 months and to appreciate the things that we have. For others, it’s a time to gather your family around and tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the past year. I may be confusing that last part with Seinfeld’s Festivus episode, but you can….

The Airing of Grievances Continue Reading »

Uncategorized, Wills

Considering a “Pour Over” Clause?

• • 0 Comments

I recently had a discussion about pour over clauses which sparked my curiosity!  After some research I considered in what estate planning context this tool might be used and, as with everything, the pros and cons. In the United States, where pour over clauses appear to be used more commonly, where they are part of an estate “back-up” plan whereby a person establishes an inter vivos trust (“trust”) intended to….

Considering a “Pour Over” Clause? Continue Reading »

Uncategorized

Personhood and RBG

• • 0 Comments

This Blog was written by: Alicia Godin, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotia Wealth Management If you are frequent visitor to All About Estates, you can likely appreciate the importance of a well-prepared estate plan. The cornerstone of the estate plan is the Last Will and Testament. Many contributors to this blog discuss the importance of a Will, and considerations before, during and after its preparation. There are very specific requirements….

Personhood and RBG Continue Reading »

In the News, Uncategorized, United States

A Trap For The Unwary; ONCA Finds A Partner Responsible For Spousal Support Despite Maintaining Separate Residences and The Impact on Estate Planning

• • 1 Comment

Today’s blog was co-written by Corina Weigl, Partner at Fasken LLP. The recent Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) decision Climans v Latner[1] (“Latner”) highlights a trap for the unwary.  For the purposes of awarding spousal support, clients may be found to be common law “spouses” despite maintaining separate residences.  The resulting implications extend beyond Ontario’s family law regime to wills and estates law.  On death, while the concept of spousal….

A Trap For The Unwary; ONCA Finds A Partner Responsible For Spousal Support Despite Maintaining Separate Residences and The Impact on Estate Planning Continue Reading »

Uncategorized

Choice and Planning for Incapacity

• • 0 Comments

This blog was written by Damian McGrath – Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management Choice is the act of decision making when faced with two or more possibilities. Decision making requires an understanding of the situation, the decision itself and the consequences of it. If our ability to make those choices diminishes or is lost, then others need to make them for us. A Power of Attorney gives….

Choice and Planning for Incapacity Continue Reading »

Uncategorized
Scroll to Top