No one wants to stir up negativity among family members when it comes to writing an estate plan. But there’s one thing Ontario residents need to realize when choosing the proper executors to administer their estates. If they’re thinking of naming all their children,...
Month: June 2021
So, you’ve been asked to be an executor
More people are realizing the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan. Such a plan in Ontario means that a testator must choose someone to do estate administration tasks when the time comes. An estate administrator is often known as an executor. Before...
A checklist for estate planning might help the process
There are people who make lists and those who don’t. But when it comes to estate planning, people who have decided to write their estate plans will find that a checklist will come in handy to make sure they have all the documents they need. It’s not good enough to...
Estate planning: Naming a power of attorney for personal care
If you are lucky, you will live to a ripe, old age. But aging is not always smooth or easy. If you are considering estate planning, naming a power of attorney (POA) for personal care might be a wise choice. This is a legal document that allows you to choose someone to...