Conventional Estate Planning (CEP) does not work. It is insufficient. It focuses on money, property, and stuff. But most humans don’t just define themselves by their “stuff”. As humans, we…
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One of the dominant misconceptions of Will-making is that a Will “is the one document that says what I want when I die.” Consider what would need to include to…
What is a Planning Horizon? For anyone working to create or update their Will, it is helpful to pause for a moment and consider your Planning Horizon before you start…
Here are my 4 tips to effective planning to start off the new year. January sparks thoughts of new beginnings and, more importantly, reflection on the year past. How have…
The winter solstice is a perfect time to share your stories. It lands on December 21st each year, which means we have almost made it through the darkest time of…
Probate is one of the most misunderstood concepts in law. The misunderstanding has a massive impact on both estates and families. In my opinion, Probate is the biggest red herring…
During your lifetime you will require a Power of Attorney for Property. It is important to appoint someone that you trust to manage your property in the same way you…
Most people will benefit from a deeper understanding of the interactions between the Will and the named beneficiaries on life insurance policies and investments such as RRSPs. A Will that…
Carl lived the dream shared by many people. He had grown his landscaping business to the point that it supported a comfortable lifestyle. Better yet, the business had supported the…
The Covid-19 crisis has motivated many people to undertake their legal estate planning. Everyone knows they need a Will. Most people even know they should have a Power of Attorney….