Life changes fast — and your will needs to keep up. Marriage, divorce, and separation are three of the most common life events that can dramaticall
How to Choose an Executor in Ontario: Duties, Liability, and Common Mistakes
Thinking of who to choose as your executor?
Choosing an executor — legally known in Ontario as an estate trustee — is one of the most importa
Holograph Wills in Ontario: When Is a Handwritten Will Valid?
When someone passes away and leaves behind a handwritten note instead of a formal, lawyer-drafted will, families are often left wondering: is this ev
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Ontario? A Plain-English Guide to Intestacy Rules
If you die without a valid will in Ontario, you don't get to decide who inherits your property — the government does. This is called dying "intesta
How to Create a Holographic Will
In Ontario, a holographic will is a handwritten will made entirely by the testator (the person making the will), signed by them, and not witnessed. I
What is a holographic will?
What is a holographic will?
A holographic will is a handwritten will made and signed by you, without witnesses. It must be written entirely in you
Should You Really Avoid Probate?
When people hear the term probate tax (formally called the Estate Administration Tax in Ontario), the reaction is almost always negative. Many see it