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- Fisherman's Friend businesswoman leaves 41-million pound estate to charitable foundation
I recently read a story online about Doreen Lofthouse that I find interesting. Mrs. Lofthouse was the powerhouse who turned the Fisherman’s Friend brand of cough drops into an incredibly successful business. The story I read talked about how she recently passed away leaving her personal estate of 41 … Read more »
- Thinking of challenging an executor? Think carefully before committing to it.
Earlier today I answered a question from a reader about whether or not it is worth it to take an executor to court for taking money from the estate, selling off assets too cheaply, and doing other slippery things such as telling people they are not in the will when in fact they are. The reader was w … Read more »
- New webinar: Being a Beneficiary: what you need to know
We’re hosting a webinar and you are all invited!I’ll be presenting this 90-minute session on Zoom on November 18, 2021. We’ll cover beneficiaries’ rights and obligations as well as things like who pays the tax, what the executor can and can’t do without your approval, and what happens if there is no … Read more »
- Funeral expenses: Why executors should pay them promptly
In every estate, there is a funeral bill to be paid. Does it matter if it’s paid quickly? Who is supposed to pay it? What if you pay it but want to be reimbursed? What if the funeral expenses are unreasonably high? All of these questions and more are addressed by Saskatchewan lawyer James Steele in … Read more »
- Relying on non-lawyers to prepare your will may save a few $ now but comes back to bite your wallet later
I’m going to tell you a story. A true one. About 20 years ago, a mother and father wanted to do their wills. One of their daughters had recently obtained a diploma as a legal assistant and convinced her parents that she could prepare a will as well as any lawyer. They decided to save a few dollars b … Read more »