Kathryn Pilkington at Hull & Hull wrote several posts recently on providing for pets through a will (you can find them here, here and here). These were inspired by the recent will challenge to the estate of Gail Posner, a Florida millionaire, who left her $8...

For most people, the family pet is as much a member of the household as a spouse and children. It is therefore important to plan for what will happen to your pets upon your death. It is possible to leave pets to the care of a trusted friend or relative, and you can...

There are very specific rules on where your assets go if you die intestate (without a will). In Ontario, these rules are contained within the Succession Law Reform Act. Essentially, the government uses a rigid set of rules to determine your next of kin and distribute...

As our population ages, it will be increasingly common for people to be caring for elderly parents and other relatives. In order to protect seniors, governments in Canada have put in place safeguards to ensure that they are not taken advantage of. Lynne Butler has an...

Storage of your will and related documents is almost as important as having them drafted. They should be easily accessible, and someone you trust should always know where they are. If you are not storing them with your lawyer, some other options are a safety deposit...

I am participating in a program during May called Free Wills Month. The concept is this: People over age 55 can call about having a will done. If they set up the appointment during May (and the appointment itself can be after the end of May), their wills will be paid...