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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….
I want to disinherit my family Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, WillsThis 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…..
Wish lists are for more than just the holiday season Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Healthcare, Power of Attorney, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship Disputes, Succession Planning, Uncategorized, Wills
As the holiday season is upon us and the new year approaches, many of us are thinking about time. For those in the litigation world, time, and more specifically, limitation periods, should always be top of mind. This blog serves as a refresher for some of the limitation periods that apply to different estate-related issues. Basic Limitation Period It is well known that generally, a proceeding shall not be commenced….
Father Time: A Limitation Period Refresher Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Courts, Dependant Support, Estate Litigation, Limitation periods, Uncategorized, Wills
Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. One of the first thoughts people may have when starting to think about their estate plan is “who will inherit my estate?” It’s also an important question to ask clients when meeting to discuss their plans for their Wills. These days, it may not be as simple as saying “my children will inherit everything” because, who is considered….
Human Reproductive Material and Your Estate Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, WillsPhoto Credit: Universal Pictures This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP If you are the lucky (or more often unlucky) person appointed to administer an Estate, you may have more stress than usual this holiday season. I wrote this blog in hopes….
Executors: Holiday Elf or Grinch? Continue Reading »
Canada Revenue Agency, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Executors, Family Conflict, WillsLawPro recently released its report concerning Wills and estates malpractice claims as of the end of 2022. As we approach the busy year end, I thought it would be helpful to remind practitioners of the most common errors and some risk management tips in that regard. Interestingly (and perhaps somewhat surprisingly), most issues stem from things at occur before or at the initial client meeting. Things that contribute to problems….
Avoid Becoming Part of a Statistic Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Liability, Uncategorized, Wills