Estate Planning

What if it wasn’t the last will? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Estate Planning

What if it wasn’t the last will?

In an ideal world, estates would have clearly written, legally drafted and current wills. In the real world, things aren’t always as neat. Sometimes, a beneficiary comes forward with a will newer than the one the executor’s using. What then? Remain neutral Richard Niedermayer of Stewart McKelvey in Halifax says it’s uncommon for a second […]

By James Dolan |March 4, 2016

4 min read

Ontario changed its bankruptcy laws, and it may affect your client’s home Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Estate Planning

Ontario changed its bankruptcy laws, and it may affect your client’s home

Ontario has changed the law governing what bankrupt clients may keep, and what creditors may seize, to settle debts.

By Ted Michalos |March 2, 2016

6 min read

3 fixes for clients’ trust woes Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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3 fixes for clients’ trust woes

In January, the Department of Finance released draft legislation that would fix three key trust-related problems planners have been struggling with.

By Florence Marino |February 26, 2016

3 min read

Learn about this estate planning safety net Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Estate Planning

Learn about this estate planning safety net

A look at British Columbia’s Public Guardian and Trustee

By Melissa Shin |February 19, 2016

9 min read