Monthly Archives: December 2023

Power of Attorney With Only One Witness

POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR PROPERTY WITH ONLY ONE WITNESS Prior to 1995 the law did not require 2 witnesses to a Power of Attorney for Property. The law was changed in 1995 to require 2 witnesses. Provided a pre-1995 Power … Continue reading

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Holograph Will – Write your own Will

WRITING YOUR OWN WILL IS REFERRED TO AS A HOLOGRAPH WILL Contrary to popular belief, an Ontario Will may be valid even if there are no witnesses to the Will. If a Will is made entirely in the handwriting of … Continue reading

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How Can I Pay Funeral Expenses?

HOW CAN I PAY FUNERAL EXPENSES? When a person dies, unless they have prepaid for their funeral, this expense will have to be paid by the Estate Trustee or Executor. Often there are no funds available to pay the funeral … Continue reading

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Emotional Issues, Succession Planning and Family Businesses

SUCCESSION PLANNING IN FAMILY BUSINESSES CAN BECOME BOGGED DOWN BY EMOTIONAL ENTANGLEMENT Family is the key word in Family Business. The emotional and historical ties that bind the family together can positively and negatively impact the viability of the Family … Continue reading

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