Tag: wills

Resealing of Foreign Orders Appointing Guardians

This blog was written in collaboration with David Morgan Smith at Hull and Hull LLP.  In some cases, an incapable person residing outside of Canada has assets in Canada. Can a guardian appointed outside of Canada have access to the...

By Yasmin M. Vinograd of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday November 29, 2018.

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.

Challenging A Will In Ontario

Family members who were left out of a deceased individual's will or who were apportioned a smaller share than they believe they are entitled to may consider challenging a will. Grounds For Challenging A Will A will may be challenged...

By Merovitz Potechin on Sunday March 26, 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.