Family Law

August 29, 2025

How to Avoid Probate Tax in Ontario Without Expensive Mistakes

If you’ve ever typed how to avoid probate tax in Ontario into Google, you’ve likely found no shortage of “tips” and “hacks.” Joint ownership. Gifts. Trusts. Transfer everything to your child by bedtime, before the government gets everything. Several times a week, clients tell us about a magical solution they’ve heard from a neighbour, someone at church, an uncle, or even a stranger at a […]
July 24, 2025

The “Reading of the Will” is a Myth – And Why That Matters for Your Family

The "Reading of the Will" myth vs. estate planning reality. The truth is there’s no dramatic will reading — just paperwork, responsibility, and more paperwork.
March 10, 2025

Dividing Inheritance After Separation in Ontario: Love Fades, But Does the Money Stay?

Separation ends a relationship, but it doesn’t always end financial ties. Here’s what Ontario law says about dividing inheritance after a breakup.
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