“common law relationship”

Why Young Adults Need an Estate Plan—Even If They Don’t Own a House

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 in my early 20s, even while working as an estate administration clerk, it wasn’t something I seriously considered for myself…..

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Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills

Provincial Succession Law and Family Law

One of the most interesting and challenging aspects of working in the trusts and estates field is how different the rules can be, not just internationally, but within our national borders. For example, this week I was chatting with my Quebec colleagues about Bill 56 – An Act respecting family law reform and establishing the parental union regime. It amends provisions of the Civil Code of Quebec (the “Code”) and….

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Family Conflict, International, Spouse, Succession Planning
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