There are many factors to consider when planning the future of an estate. The process can be a complex but deeply fulfilling endeavour. Matters may be particularly complex if you have a business that you've worked hard to build, and you want that business to continue...
Month: November 2014
Estate planning guidance
At , we specialize in helping people to plan their estates and resolve issues with disputed estate plans. After spending years as a financial planner, our lawyer, , is prepared to help you avoid all of the common...
How a charitable legacy can benefit an estate in Ontario
If someone dies without a will in Canada, his or her estate will be divided by the provincial government through a process known as probate. What this can mean is that a person's assets will not go to the beneficiary the individual may have desired, but will be...
What is a guardian ad litem?
When a contentious divorce between parents takes place in Ontario, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent the children's interests. The role of a guardian ad litem is to provide a legal voice for someone who is not capable of doing so in court such as young...
How is a guardian chosen?
When a person cannot comprehend the pertinent information or appreciate the potential effects of a financial decision that he or she makes, a guardian of property may be appointed to manage the person's financial affairs. There are multiple scenarios in which such a...