Wills & Estates Law

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.
June 17, 2025

Undue Influence in Estate Planning: Don’t Be Pushed Around When You Decide Your Legacy in Ontario

What Is Undue Influence in Estate Planning? Undue influence happens when someone is pressured—often an elderly or vulnerable individual—into making a will or estate decision they wouldn’t otherwise make. And no, it doesn’t always involve your pet menacingly pointing a bow and arrow. In real life, undue influence is far more subtle. It can involve a caregiver isolating the testator, a child dictating terms, or […]
June 6, 2025

Who Should Be the Executor of Your Will in Ontario? (Hint: It’s Not Always Your Eldest Child)

Not sure who should be the executor of your Will in Ontario? Here's how to choose someone reliable — and why it's not always your eldest child.
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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