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- Two for One: Bequests to Both the Spouse and the New Partner
By Michelle FongIt’s said that about 40% of Canadian marriages will end in divorce. So does that mean the other 60% remain happily attached until death? Probably not. It is not uncommon for people to separate and choose never to get divorced. In some cases, it’s because divorce is too costly. For ot … Read more »
- Dying Without a Will – Intestacy Leads to Inconvenience
By Lydia Roseman Without a valid Will, after you pass, your estate will be considered “intestate”. This means that no one is entitled to manage or deal with your assets without permission of the Court, and legislation will determine who will inherit your belongings. This is not ideal for a number of … Read more »
- The Pitfalls of Using Joint Ownership as an Estate Management Strategy
By Lydia Roseman One of the goals of estate planning is the management of assets while an individual is still alive but has lost the ability to manage their assets on their own (commonly referred to as losing capacity). We recommend coming up with a plan as to who will manage your assets, and how, … Read more »
- Planning for Death in Business: Capital Dividends and Unanimous Shareholders Agreements
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE By Michelle Fong and MaryAnne LoneyMaking a plan for the storm when the weather is still good is the fundamental basis of estate planning and business succession planning. It allows everyone involved to set out their intentions, have open and clear comm … Read more »
- Were My Parents Right? – Implications of the Family Property Act
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