Wills & Estates Law Archives

March 10, 2025

Dividing Inheritance After Separation in Ontario: Love Fades, But Does the Money Stay?

How are Inheritances Treated When a Couple Separates in Ontario? When a couple separates, one of the most important and potentially complicated aspects of the process is determining how their assets will be divided. For many, this includes not just the family home or savings accounts, but also inheritances. In Ontario, how an inheritance is treated in the event of separation or divorce depends on […]

February 22, 2025

Don’t Kick the Bucket List! When and Why You Need a Will Today

"That wasn't as bad as I imagined!", is a common refrain from clients once they have signed their will with us. Taking that step to get a will done can seem daunting, but once you turn your mind to it, the process is relatively painless. At the start, each client receives a short step-by-step summary of what to expect that sets out our process and our fees. There shouldn't be any surprises.

February 8, 2025

Home Sweet Headache? Adding Your Child to Title in Ontario

“Should I add a child to title?” is a question I get asked several times a month. Often someone has heard that adding their child to to title to their home is an easy way to save tax and legal fees, so they pick up the phone and call me. “I want to add a child to title. How much do you charge?” Unfortunately, it’s […]