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
In a recent case the Supreme Court had to determine if a handwritten note constituted the Will of the Deceased. Broadly, the background was: The Deceased died, survived only by one child – her daughter; The Deceased and her daughter were very close for many years but...Read More
When Sally’s husband Mike died unexpectedly, Sally’s world was instantly turned upside down. Apart from the devastating personal loss, Sally was confronted with dealing with Mike’s estate – which included the family home and some bank accounts. Mike also had a...Read More
