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Remote Signing and Witnessing of Wills – What Is Legally Permitted?

May 7, 2021

As discussed in previous blogs, over the course of the…

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Ontario’s New Probate Procedure for Small Estates

February 22, 2021

The Ontario Government has recently introduced a simplified probate procedure…

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Significant Progress Made by Attorney General in Estate Law Changes

February 18, 2021

On February 16th, Ontario’s Attorney General, Doug Downey, moved for…

Significant Changes to Estates Law Contemplated

August 18, 2020

The Ontario government is considering changes to many aspects of…

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Lawyers as Fiduciaries: When Things Go Wrong

June 29, 2020

When choosing an executor or estate trustee for your estate,…

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Tips for Estate Trustees: Selling Property, Avoiding Probate/EAT & First Dealings

June 25, 2020

“If you buy in Registry, you get to die in…

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Running a Business? You Should Have an Estate Plan: Part III – Corporations

May 11, 2020

You’ve built a business plan for success. Now, it’s time…

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Running a Business? You Should Have an Estate Plan: Part II – Partnership

May 1, 2020

Part II – Partnership You’ve built a business plan for…

Good News: Wills and Powers of Attorney Can Now Be Signed by Counter-Parts Using Audio-Visual Communication Technology

April 23, 2020

Options broaden during Ontario’s emergency measures, for the signing of…

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How to Virtually Execute Wills and Powers of Attorney During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 20, 2020

On April 7, 2020, the Ontario Government issued the Order…

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Estate Administration During COVID-19

April 17, 2020

In an earlier blog, I wrote about the new challenges…

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Obtaining Probate During the COVID-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in our personal lives,…

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