How to Protect Yourself as an Executor: Reducing Unknown Asset & Liability Risk
byBeing named an executor is often seen as an honour. It means someone trusted you to carry out their final wishes and manage their…
Wills and Estates
Restoring Testator Intent: Hejno v. Hejno and the Limits of Will Validation
byIn the world of wills and estates, the law has traditionally centred around strict formality – if a will was not signed and witnessed…
Executed Services
bySometimes, the best option for appointing an executor or a power of attorney is to name a professional such as an accountant, a bank,…
Real Clients, Real Questions
byFrequently Asked Question Why Do I Need A Will? In a case of dying without a Will, your money may not automatically go to the…
Passing Of Accounts
byA dependant’s relief claim under Part V of the Succession Law Reform Act (“SLRA”), is one legislative limitation on testamentary autonomy. The SLRA imposes on obligation that requires a testator to provide adequate provision for their depedants.
Dependant Support Applications
byA dependant’s relief claim under Part V of the Succession Law Reform Act (“SLRA”), is one legislative limitation on testamentary autonomy. The SLRA imposes on obligation that requires a testator to provide adequate provision for their depedants.
Challenging a Will or an Estate – from the Perspective of a Spouse
byMy spouse has a Will, but what if I am not named as a beneficiary? My spouse does not have a Will. Am I entitled to anything? Read more.
Challenging a Will from the Perspective of a Child
byWhat if my parents cut me out of their Will? What if I still feel like I am being treated unfairly under the Will? Read more.
Types of Trusts Explained
byA trust is a legal relationship in which a person or legal organization is entrusted with the legal title to property and is obligated to hold and utilise it for the benefit of another.
Inheritance Rights
byPart 1: “What is the Best Way to Protect my spouse?” The best, and likely the least expensive, way to provide for your loved…