In some cases, the Estate Trustee begins to act with the best of intentions and slowly or suddenly becomes overwhelmed with the task. A good Estate Truste

If family members do not act promptly to administer an estate or to pay debts, creditors may make claims against the estate.

Spouses have rights guaranteed by the Family Law Act of Ontario. Upon death, the surviving spouse has the right to choose whether to accept what they have

As a general rule, the Will is personal and private property until death. It does not have to be shown to or shared with any one else. However, situation

The preparation of a proper legal Will is the only way to ensure that property passes to beneficiaries in a binding, predictable and efficient manner. Whe

In the 1990’s the law was amended to permit individuals inOntarioto appoint someone else to make medical and health decisions on their behalf in the event

This is an application to the court to recognize the will as the official last will and testament of the deceased. This application is usually handled by

A trust is a legal structure in which control over assets (eg. real estate or money) is turned over to trustee who manages the assets for the benefit of sp

A will is one of the only ways of determining what will happen with your property after your death. It is cost-effective and easy to prepare. By preparin