Posted on November 8, 2019
November Is Make A Will Month
Having a valid will is one of the most important steps towards building a complete estate plan. Yet, according to a recent article on the…
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Posted on October 16, 2019
One Last Prank: A Joke From The Grave
Funerals are usually, and understandably, sad affairs. However one recently deceased man from Dublin, Ireland, has been making headlines after playing a rather funny, if…
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Posted on September 26, 2019
Home Security Tips Following The Death Of A Loved One
When a family member dies, an obvious step for many people is to take out a notice of death, either in print or on a…
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Posted on August 23, 2019
Mutual Fund Rep Lands In Hot Water After Becoming Executor And Trustee For Clients
Finding someone to appoint as an executor or trustee in your estate can be challenging. An executor or trustee has many significant legal issues to…
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Posted on June 21, 2019
Sibling Found To Be Vexatious Litigant In Estate Dispute
It’s natural to look at estate planning as a way to prepare for the future, provide for loved ones, and reduce the likelihood of litigation…
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Posted on May 30, 2019
Henson Trusts Get Help From Courts And Government
When families are preparing their estate to help look after a disabled relative, they may consider putting money into what’s known as a “Henson trust,”…
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Posted on April 26, 2019
Parents Learn Hard Lesson In Generosity
It is natural for parents to want to help their children. This can be exercised in a number of ways, from helping children with education…
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Posted on April 4, 2019
Nova Scotia Enacts Presumed Consent For Organ Donation
There are many things that people should consider before they die. As estate and trust lawyers, we always remind our clients of the importance of…
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Posted on November 8, 2018
10 Siblings, 5 Banking Accounts, And Plenty Of Questions
While the preparation of a current and valid will can go a long way in ensuring your estate is not subject to litigation when you…
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Posted on September 27, 2018
Spouse Challenges Will Of Alcoholic Husband
One of the requirements in determining the validity of a will is that the testator have the legal capacity to write it. A recent case…
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