Gifts: When One Sibling is Favoured
Gifts are given as a token of affection and care to a loved one and are viewed as an attractive estate planning tool. According to Black’s Law Dictionary (7th ed.), a “gift” is a voluntary and gratuitous transfer of property without seeking any direct or indirect benefits in consideration for the transfer. It is legally
Read MoreDying Without a Will – Quiz
We break down what would happen to your estate if you died with (and without) a will. To learn more about this topic, you may read Kim Gale’s co-authored post on her blog: https://lawformillennials.com/die-tomorrow/ If a loved one passes away without a will, we can help you understand your rights.
Read MoreRe Milne Clarified: A Will is Not a Trust | Yesterday’s Appeal Decision
Yesterday’s decision, Milne Estate (Re), 2019 ONSC 79, which was an appeal from the Superior Court to the Divisional Court, provided much needed clarity on the question as to whether a will is a trust, whether a will must satisfy the three certainties test, and the investigative role of the court during a probate application.
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