This Blog was written by: Alicia Mossington (Godin), Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotia Wealth Management To paraphrase a popular song this time of year: He’s making a list He’s checking it twice He’s going to find out whose naughty or nice … Santa Claus is coming to town He knows…
Month: December 2020
Total 16 Posts
The 2020 U.S. election is over and the votes have been tabulated, and in some counties the votes have even been tabulated more than once. Unless there is some Republican wild card waiting to be plucked out of the proverbial magic hat, then Joe Biden will be inaugurated president of…
As we head into holiday season and continue with restrictions on family gatherings, I am acutely aware of how many people will be on their own. I have blogged about isolation and loneliness and I think this year will be particularly challenging for many. Two years ago I had the…
Generally speaking, real property (“property”) is often not specifically dealt with in a Will and therefore, it forms part of the residue of an estate. In this case, the executor is generally required to sell the property for cash as soon as possible, but this may not be the best…
This blog was written by Collia Barnaby After four years as a Financial Advisor, a role that I was very passionate about, in 2018 I made the transition, to work in the Estate and Trust Department. I would never have imagined how interesting this role can be and what a…
The government suspended limitation periods between March and September due to COVID-19. The government believed that it had properly done so. Nevertheless, the government asked the court to confirm it had properly done so due to amorphous concerns that had been raised. Justice Myers dismissed this application as it would…