Tag: Will

Multiple Wills in Ontario: Re Milne Revisited

The Divisional Court recently allowed the appeal in the matter of Milne Estate (Re), 2019 ONSC 579, providing a sigh of relief for estate planning lawyers across the Province. The Milne case deals with the validity of multiple wills and...

By Yasmin M. Vinograd of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday January 31, 2019.

What happens when people die without wills in place?

Despite many people claiming to be aware of the importance of proper estate planning, nearly half of Canadian adults report not having estate planning documents in place. Ontario adults who die without the appropriate wills and other important documents lined up will have...

By Merovitz Potechin on Tuesday September 11, 2018.

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.

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.

Uh Oh! The Original Will is lost. What Now?

After a loved one passes away, amidst the grieving and sense of loss comes the unenviably task of finalizing your loved one's affairs and administering their estate. Depending on the estate and the people involved - this process will be...

By Merovitz Potechin on Tuesday June 30, 2015.