Trusts and Their Use in Estate Planning
TRUSTS AND THEIR USE IN ESTATE PLANNING Trusts are similar in function to a gift left to someone in… [more]
Basecamp for Law Firm Project Collaboration
Basecamp is a web-based project management tool that was created in 2004 by 37 Signals. Utilizing… [more]
Accessing Bank Accounts of the Deceased
BANK OF CANADA - DORMANT ACCOUNTS If a bank account is not used for a prescribed period of time, the… [more]
Oustanding Claims Against an Estate
OUTSTANDING CLAIMS AGAINST AN ESTATE If you are acting as an Estate Trustee, you may have to deal with… [more]
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Beneficiary Rights …
If you are the beneficiary of an estate, what information should you expect from the executor / estate trustee and what happens from your perspective as a beneficiary? First of all, in Ontario there is no requirement for a … [Read More...]
Estate Planning – Incorporating Your Business
There are several aspects of incorporating your business that can become important when estate planning is considered. The structure of your business incorporation and your plans for your shares after your death should be … [Read More...]
The Importance of Power of Attorney for Property …
and why you need a Power of Attorney for Property. A Power of Attorney for Property appoints one or more people to act for you (they are called Attorneys, even though they may not be lawyers) in relation to your various … [Read More...]