Estate Planning

In Ontario, intestate provision treating separated spouses as divorced takes full effect

Updating a will should still top a client’s separation checklist, lawyer says

By Michelle Schriver |January 6, 2025

2 min read

How tax changes affect family trusts

Recent legislation, such as changes to the capital gains inclusion rate, could make trusts less advantageous for some clients

By Matt Trotta |September 17, 2024

4 min read

Managing digital assets in estate planning

From family photos to Netflix accounts and cryptocurrency, your clients’ digital assets require special planning — or they could be lost

By Alyssa Mitha |August 29, 2024

4 min read

CPP death benefit ripe for broader reform

Indexation or increase would make the amount more meaningful, industry observers say

By Michael McKiernan |August 7, 2024

5 min read