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 with these challenges, drawing thousands of readers seeking thoughtful insight and guidance.  The blogs are reposted below.

Separately, All About Estate’s will launch a new podcast in early 2026 to provide additional insights and practical guidance to support your practice and/or career. Stay tuned for all the details.

Finally, for additional blogs on estate, trust and capacity issues, please visit devriesligitation.com and click on Blog. New blogs are regularly posted.

Happy New Year from All About Estate and de VRIES LITIGATON LLP!

Most-Read Posts of 2025

The Three Ds: Why ‘urgent estate planning’ is an oxymoron and how procrastination can turn peace of mind into panic.

When a Parent Asks You to Be Their Executor: When a parent asks you to be their executor, it’s more than an honour; it’s a complex legal and emotional role that demands preparation and professional support.

Because You Die Too: Mandatory Contingency Planning: The new requirement for a lawyer to have a contingency plan is a good reminder for all of us to consider and plan for the inevitable.

Seeking Trust and Truth in Times of Deepfakes and Deception: As legal professionals working in these complicated times, how do we reassure others of our authenticity and credibility so that we can effectively do our jobs?

Court Interprets Will’s Residue Clause: The case serves as a reminder of the importance of updating estate plans to reflect the deaths of named beneficiaries, as a subsequent court application is expensive and delays the administration of the estate.