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Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted May 10, 2018

In accordance with Ontario legislation an estate trustee is entitled to receive compensation for his/her efforts in administering the estate of a deceased person. The[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Diana Tebby

Posted May 1, 2018

To Probate or Not to Probate – An Overview of the Probate Process

To probate or not to probate is one of the most common questions we are asked. Before explaining whether or not probate should be sought,[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted April 26, 2018

Double Wills – Primary (Public Asset Will) and Secondary (Private Asset Will)

Preparing double wills is an estate planning technique which minimizes the amount of probate fees (estate administration taxes) payable on death by your estate. The[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Ted Mann (Retired)

Posted April 17, 2018

Estate Planning for Entrepreneurs

There are many important issues involved in having a good estate plan in place, and those issues become more complicated if there is a business[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted April 10, 2018

Do I Really Need a Lawyer To Prepare My Will?

This is a very common question from clients, friends and acquaintances. With the availability of will kits and the ability to Google, there is a[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted March 12, 2018

D.N.R. Tattoo – to Resuscitate or Not to Resuscitate?

When an unconscious patient was admitted to the hospital with a “Do Not Resuscitate” tattoo on his chest, doctors knew they were facing an unusual[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted March 5, 2018

What is a Will and What Happens If I Don’t Have One?

A will is a document that provides instruction and direction on how you wish your estate to be dealt with upon your death. A will[...]

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Estate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted January 18, 2018

Things to Consider when Appointing an Estate Trustee

Looking to appoint an estate trustee (executor) for your estate? Here are a few things to consider when making this important decision: Are they capable?[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted January 9, 2018

Are Your Affairs in Order? A Few Resolutions to Help You Out…

As we ring in a new year, many of us make a number of resolutions: do more exercise, lose weight, less screen time and more[...]