It’s hard to believe that it’s almost 10 years since my father passed away. Memories and photographs help keep him close. Some people want more than memories and photographs to stay connected which has prompted a growing trend in the ‘digital after-life industry....Read More
Most Entry documents for retirement villages, manufactured home parks and lifestyle resorts (“villages”) will have clauses dealing with visitors and pets. Some people love pets, others tolerate them, others despise them (the same can be said about visitors). The usual...Read More
Generally, a Will is done reflecting the wishes of just one person. It is possible, however, that two people prepare “Mutual Wills” – that is, Wills which contain agreements. Mutual Wills are sometimes used where spouses have children to earlier relationships and they...Read More
Courts are often required to consider the construction of the terms of a Will. An interesting case arose out of the following: a. Lajos purchased a lotto ticket; b. Lajos was the first division winner of almost $2 million; c. sadly, Lajos died the day after the draw....Read More
Divorce can have a significant financial and emotional impact. It also revokes: your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) to the extent it gives power to your ex-spouse; and your Will to the extent it gives a gift to your ex-spouse or appoints them as executor (unless...Read More
