In a recent Alberta case, the court considered whether a gift of a commercial property should adeem as the testator did not personally own the property. The testator left a valid September 26, 2017 last will and testament. In her Will, she gifts a commercial property equally to her…
Yash Chavda, Articling Student, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP A career in professional sports can be incredibly lucrative, but those earnings are typically concentrated into a short window, with most athletes reaching their peak earning years in their twenties and early thirties. During this period, athletes may sign major contracts, secure…
This blog post was written by: Ophely Karam, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotiatrust Montreal There are many ways to complicate your loved ones’ lives after your death. Dying intestate in Québec when you have minor children is one of the most efficient. From the outside, legal devolution under the…
This blog has been written by Frédéric Barriault, Counsel, and Yoni Feingold, Partner, at Fasken LLP In Quebec’s civil law tradition, the liquidator occupies a central institutional role in the administration and litigation of successions. The legal framework governing this role draws principally from two sets of rules: the regime…
Back in 2019, I wrote a blog about estate planning for younger adults and the importance of addressing this often-overlooked issue. Today, I thought I would revisit and update this topic. Young adults often assume that estate planning is only relevant for older adults or wealthy individuals. When I was…
This blog has been written by Latoya Brown, Associate at Fasken LLP Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, cards, and grand gestures. But beyond the chocolates and celebrations, February also offers a quieter reminder of what truly matters: the people we care about. It’s an opportunity to pause and…
This blog post has been written by Darren G. Lund, Partner at Fasken LLP With the holiday season having only recently passed (although in many ways it feels like a long time ago already), I am reminded of how easy it is for news items to get lost in the…
This blog post was written by: Dave Madan, Senior Manager, Scotiatrust Most estate problems do not start with bad intentions or poor advice. They start with an easy decision. A parent adds a child to a bank account to make bill paying simpler. A couple downloads an online Will template…
Lately, I’ve found myself having in-depth conversations with some of my older clients about what will happen to their personal effects after they pass away. Many of these clients express the same concerns: they don’t want their beneficiaries to fight over their belongings after their death, they don’t want to…
It is well known that Canada is experiencing one of the most significant intergenerational transfer of wealth. With that comes growing estate planning complexity, a rise in estate litigation, and intensifying concerns about elder management and abuse. In 2025, five blogs from All About Estates clearly resonated with professionals grappling…