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Hi everyone,My posts can now be found on Patreon! Thanks everyone – all nine million of you – for reading here over the years. Some of the most popular posts from this blog may be moved over to the new space but mostly I’ll be writing new, updated material. I’d love for you to join me the … Read more »
- What a difference a day makes
You may have noticed that in the will your lawyer drew up for you, it states that your spouse will inherit your estate if he or she survives you by 30 days. Some lawyers use 20 days or even 10 days, as the number of days is not set out by law. Have you ever wondered why that clause is included, or h … Read more »
- Aging population needs legal expertise
While the following article from www.lawyersweekly.ca was actually written to be read by lawyers and other professionals in the estate planning field, I believe it makes good reading for clients too. It does a great job of explaining what we as lawyers are trying to achieve with our clients, an … Read more »
- Home-made estate plan claims another victim
Home-made estate planning claims yet another victim. In this case, a son who believes he is entitled to keep a GIC to which his mother had added him as a joint owner is not likely to receive the GIC he says his mother wanted him to have. Here is his question, followed by my answer. “My mother p … Read more »
- A good reason to practice wills law, not criminal law
A good reason for me to practice wills law and not criminal law… Read more »