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Do I Really Need A Power Of Attorney? The short answer to this question is “yes” but if you were wondering why, keep reading!
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Do I Really Need A Power Of Attorney? The short answer to this question is “yes” but if you were wondering why, keep reading!

So, you have just signed your will and powers of attorneys – now what should you do? You have already done the hard work of deciding what you want to do with your estate and finalizing the documents, but there are still some tasks for you tackle

Since January 1, 2015, anyone who has been issued a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee has been required to file the Estate Information Return (“EIR”) with the Ministry of Finance within 90 days of the Certificate being issued.As it is now just slightly more than 4 years since this requirement came into play, it seems as good a time as any to reflect on the process and what could be improved.

2018 has flown by and it is already December! Whether or not you have started (or finished?!) your holiday shopping, we hope this gift guide can help you find something for that difficult-to-buy-for person in your life.

When planning your will, one of the most important decisions you will make is who to appoint as your estate trustee (commonly referred to as

A divorce or separation can have a big impact on one’s estate. This article is not exhaustive, so please consult with a lawyer to clarify

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS AND THE REST OF YOUR ESTATE? There are certain financial assets – ie. registered plans such as

After the funeral, you may find yourself wondering where to start. You will want to get your hands on as much information as possible regarding

In an effort to curb skyrocketing real estate prices in the GTHA, the Ontario Government has proposed a new Non-Resident Speculation Tax (“NRST”) that would