Estate Law

An estate plan is much more than just a will. While it often takes a backseat to its more well-known counterpart, the power of attorney (POA) is equally critical […]

Don’t let myths about estate planning prevent you from creating your own plan. A couple of recent surveys delivered good news and bad news for those of

When it comes to the administration of an estate, sometimes you have to call in the professionals. Choosing an executor, also known as the estate trustee, is

Protecting the interests of a beneficiary with special needs calls for a truly team effort. When I work with the parents of disabled children, I encourage them

Testators who draft an online Do-It-Yourself will may be saving now, but will probably end up paying for it later. Will kits used to be the domain

Applications to pass accounts and be compensated for acting as power of attorney can win the court’s approval — and even its praise — if everything is

The more detail a testator can put into a will, the better, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Elinor Shinehoft. Shinehoft, principal of Shinehoft Law, says a recent decision

The sooner the executor of an estate realizes that they don’t want to fill the role, the better, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Elinor Shinehoft tells AdvocateDaily.com. Shinehoft, principal

A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) case shows the importance of an irrevocable beneficiary designation for spouses hoping to secure support payments using life insurance, Toronto wills and