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Today’s blog was written by guest blogger, Anna Chen, Associate at Fasken LLP. The current pandemic has created a number of difficulties in having Wills drafted, signed and witnessed in the usual course.  As a result, we may see an increase in the number of handwritten Wills, which are commonly known as “holographic” Wills.  This Blog Post will address some of the frequent questions that arise with respect of holographic….

Today’s blog was written by guest blogger, Giancarlo Mignardi, Articling Student at Fasken LLP. For many individuals, their asset of highest monetary value is their real property. For estate planners, this means that often it is important to work with clients to find ways to minimize taxes payable on death in relation to such property. In addition, it may be important to identify ways to have a testator’s real property….