Don’t miss Part 1 of this post, Are You Prepared? Discover Your Estate Planning Readiness with my Ontario Quiz Answer true or false. Q6. I can change my will by initialing the changes on the original. True or false? False. This misconception can lead to a court…
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Answer true or false. Q1. I need a lawyer to make a will. True or false? False. You can make your own will without a lawyer but it’s very risky. Do-it-yourself wills are frequently challenged in court. Your beneficiaries may later spend tens of thousands of dollars…
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It keeps happening again and again. Monica came into my office because she was in an estate dispute. She asked what she thought was a simple question, “Why bother making a will if wills are not valid?” My answer was simple. “You must ensure your will is…
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Read Part 1 of Anna’s, a common law spouse, story here. Anna claimed she had paid $25,000 which was half of the purchase price of the condominium. She should have become an owner of 50% of the condo. That was what Jason owed her according to Anna….
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Anna arrived at our law office after the funeral of Jason, her common-law spouse. Anna and Jason lived together for nearly 7 years. Anna cared for Jason during his cancer treatments. She supported Jason and paid the condo fees and mortgage on their condominium. The condominium, however,…
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