Category: Inheritance

Can a widower claim a share of his late wife’s inheritance from her father’s estate?

Find out what this complicated situation requires with FP Answers. Have questions about how to plan your estate? Contact me for a meeting. I have solved estate problems for decades by going to court or through mediation. I offer you a meeting to discuss your needs by…
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Maria got everything while her siblings were disinherited. Does she have to pay them anything from the estate?

Explaining Common Will Clauses

Janet asked me, “We want a simple, one-page will, one that we can understand. Why can’t we get what we want?” Many people have wills that they do not understand. You may have read your wills and still be unsure of their meaning. A person’s level of…
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My three sons are all co-executors of my will and two live in the U.S. Will this cause problems?

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Can we cut daughters from a previous marriage out of our will and leave everything to our son without risking an estate fight?

Find out what this complicated situation requires with FP Answers. Need help handling an estate with or without a will? Contact me for a meeting. I have solved estate problems for decades by going to court or through mediation. I offer you a meeting to discuss your needs by Zoom or in-person…
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Ontario’s Gift Law Could Cost You Thousands

Do you know the difference between legal and beneficial ownership? This post will summarize the difference. In Canada, there is a difference between legal and beneficial ownership. This is a distinction that can cost you. And it is real. This post is not legal advice which you…
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Why Making Your Will Is Crucial

Well-made wills are the best gift you can give your loved ones. I know this from my experience as a lawyer and author. Why is that? Because if you don’t make a will, the government will make one for you. They will not allow for variations or…
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My wife’s brother never claimed his part of their mother’s estate. What do we do now?

Breakthrough Wills and Estate Planning Answers

#10 Income Taxes: Much Ado About Lots PART 1 Q: Can I avoid paying my income taxes by dying? A: Afraid not. The government has a way of getting their money even if you don’t make a will. The government gives you a will that…
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How can I ensure a neighbour with a $10 million estate is not taken advantage of?

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