Wills and Estates

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday June 8, 2017.

Estate planning for the digital age

All residents of Ontario should make provisions for the distribution of their estates after they pass away. For some, this may mean little more than creating a simple will and granting power of attorney in case of incapacitation. For those...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Friday April 28, 2017.

Lack of preparedness could see more adults fighting over parents’ wills

Last year, a CIBC report indicated that an estimated $750 billion in assets is expected to pass into the hands of baby boomers over the next decade. That's a lot of wealth transferred - in fact, the largest expected in...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday April 25, 2017.

Estate Trustee Involvement

Thinking about death and dying is distressing and unpleasant for many people.  As such, it is not uncommon for individuals to delay or to refuse to make decisions about what will happen when they die.  Unfortunately, absent major advances in...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday October 5, 2016.

What is Meant by the Term Multiple Wills?

When a testator has multiple Wills, he or she has a primary Will and a secondary Will and possibly additional Wills to deal with different asset types or property held in different jurisdictions. Assets that require probate to be administered...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Friday March 11, 2016.

Own Property in a Foreign Country? An International Will May Be an Option for You.

For a variety of reasons, it has become increasingly common today for people to own property in more than one country. Since laws between different countries can conflict, special care must be taken when preparing wills and planning for the...

By Merovitz Potechin on Saturday September 12, 2015.