Category Archives: Beneficiaries

James Brown’s Estate Executor Resigns

The resignation of one of singing legend James Brown’s executors demonstrates the risk that executors can be faced with when administering an estate. (more…)

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Estate Planning Using a Trust

Many Canadian couples will die with a net worth of more than $1-million, and it is important to properly plan for the distribution of this wealth. (more…)

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Discuss Beneficiaries’ Desire to Inherit Property When Planning Your Will

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Tim Cestnick from the Globe and Mail discusses the importance of talking to your children about their interest and desire to inherit property in a will or estate. (more…)

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Executors or Beneficiaries of Literary Estates

If a loved one is an author, his or her beneficiaries may inherit the copyrights to their written works. (more…)

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Court Sends Message About Hiding From Dependants

“It comes down to if you’re not going to carefully consider who you owe financial consideration to upon death, then the court is going to do it for you.” says Ian Hull in commenting on the impact of the court’s recent decision in Stevens vs. Fischer

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Cottage Succession Planning Can Be Ridden With Conflict

Did you know that cottage inheritance is one of the most emotional and conflict-ridden aspects of estate planning? (more…)

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Planning for Cottage Inheritance

When planning for you estate, there are important considerations to make in passing down your cottage or vacation home. (more…)

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Personal Property, Personal Risk

In this article, Moira Visoiu of Hull and Hull LLP discusses how complicated the task of distributing personal property between estate beneficiaries can be, and how this duty can expose the estate executor to personal financial risk.

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When Can I Start Acting As Attorney for Property?

In this Caregiving Matters blog prominent Estate’s lawyer, Jasmine Sweatman explains the workings of a Power of Attorney for Property.

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The Obituary of Harry Weathersby Stamps

This past week, the obituary for Harry Weathersby Stamps went viral. It didn’t go viral because of Harry’s celebrity status or because of any greatness he achieved during his lifetime, but because of the honest, caring, and loving words that was so thoughtfully written as his life was summarized.
This touched many people who have shared it with their online community,  in an effort to inspire others.
We encourage our readers to take the time to prepare a Will and Estate Plan in such a clear and thoughtful manner. Give care and attention to protect your loved ones, as the author of this obituary has done for.

Harry Weathersby Stamps
December 19, 1932 — March 9, 2013
Long Beach
Harry Weathersby Stamps, ladies’ man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler, died on Saturday, March 9, 2013.

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