Conflicting case law continues to create uncertainty
The collaboration provides clients who need basic estate planning an affordable, online option
The decision in Mak (Estate) v Mak differs from the controversial Calmusky ruling
Adult twins who were disinherited by their dad have been granted 70% of his estate by a B.C. judge
Bill 245 has received royal assent, which also means that Ontario is a substantive compliance province and virtual will witnessing is permanent
Most Canadian provinces already grant this power to the courts, but some estate experts argue changing the law could lead to unintended consequences
While the coronavirus has highlighted the need for wills and powers of attorney, these documents are vital regardless
Proposed changes would allow technology to be used in drafting and witnessing
Rule change comes in response to Covid-19
The first step in dealing with a client's online accounts is to persuade them of the importance of addressing these assets in a will and estate plan