We have come a long way from the days when the only “socially acceptable” way to be in an intimate relationship with another person was to marry them (and, of…
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It is often said that with age, you become wiser. While that may be true for some, it isn’t true for all. As many of us have experienced, perhaps through…
With the housing market being so hot, a certain bank has been in the news a lot for their very strange and risky lending practices. I’m referring to BOMAD, the…
Conventional estate planning continues to provide us with important insights into human behaviour. A recurring observation by professionals working in the estate planning field is that unearned gifts, inheritances, and…
As a parent, one of the most difficult things to consider is the possibility that you could die before your children become adults. Roughly 5% of children will lose one…
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…
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…
Buying an existing business is an excellent way to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey. It is also a tremendous way for an established business to take itself to the next level…
What is the alternative? Imagine a world where lawyers are liked. They are valued for their insights and experience. One where they sell services and products that help the consumer…