Tag: estate planning

Effective January 1, 2022: Changes Improving Access to Justice in Estate Matters

Further to our Estate Litigation blog posts on March 23, 2021, and May 6, 2021, outlining the steps that the Ontario government was taking to improve access to justice in estate matters, the Lieutenant Governor has proclaimed that the Schedule...

By Merovitz Potechin on Tuesday June 29, 2021.

Update on Improving Access to Justice in Estate Matters

Updated post - June 29, 2021 Effective January 1, 2022: Changes Improving Access to Justice in Estate Matters Further to our post on March 23, 2021, outlining the steps the Ontario government was taking to improve access to justice in...

By Merovitz Potechin on Thursday May 6, 2021.

Improving Access to Justice in Estate Matters

Updated post - June 29, 2021 Effective January 1, 2022: Changes Improving Access to Justice in Estate Matters Updated post - May 6, 2021 Update on Improving Access to Justice in Estate Matters In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

By Merovitz Potechin on Tuesday March 23, 2021.

Using Video Conference to Witness Wills and Powers of Attorney

Until April 7, 2020, all non-handwritten Wills required two witnesses to be physically present in the same room as the will-maker to sign the Will. Failure to comply with this requirement would render the Will invalid. It is of no...

By Merovitz Potechin on Wednesday April 22, 2020.

Creating Multiple Wills in Ontario

The creation of multiple wills may seem complicated during the estate planning process, however it offers many advantages as a tool to handle different assets and to avoid certain fees. Let’s take a look at some of the basics regarding...

By Merovitz Potechin on Wednesday November 27, 2019.

Will Planning to Avoid Disputes

Families are complex and the dynamics that can occur when it is time to divide the assets left behind by a loved one can be challenging. This is especially true if there is no will to use as a guide,...

By Merovitz Potechin on Wednesday November 20, 2019.