As estate trustee, here are some things you must know about wills: 1. Wills are legal documents. 2. Wills are subject to scrutiny and legal interpretation. 3. Wills can be declared invalid by a court. What happens if Jack’s 2013 will is contested in court? The court…
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Have you put off writing your will or thinking about estate planning? Perhaps you wanted to wait until you have had more time to ponder all your choices. At least that’s how you rationalized it. But if you don’t write a will, you cannot protect your family…
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My wife told me that her dream had an important warning. She described the characters in her dream. “They were wearing red coats. Red means risk and danger,” she said. “Don’t take any unnecessary chances today.” I’m no Sigmund Freud when it comes to interpreting dreams. But…
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Are you an estate executor under a will? You may get a call from a mysterious co-executor like I did yesterday. The caller said, “My name is Mitch Davis. I was told by my uncle that you and I are the co-executors under his last will.” “Who…
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In my last post, we had frantic Ann searching for Olivia’s original will. I explained why you need to search for the original will. Now I’ll give you some tips on how to find wills. Executors need to know exactly where the will is and how to…
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Olivia was ill and went to the hospital one day for surgery. She told Ann to act as her executor right before she died. Now Ann was frantic trying to find Olivia’s will. Here are some of the steps Ann can take to find any missing wills….
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What happens if you suddenly disappeared without a will? Most people have no idea what happens to their family or their stuff. Take a look at the 7 ways dying without a will in Ontario may be a crime: 1. No executor is in charge. Without a…
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People ask me this all the time. Usually Mom has left the hospital and people ask me if I make house calls. Here’s what you need to know if you must call a lawyer for your parent. When your father or mother signs their will, they must…
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All lawyers are not the same. Every lawyer works differently. Before you hire the wrong lawyer to make your will, do your homework. Find out what steps other lawyers will follow. Here are the steps I follow with my clients. What does it cost to make a will?…
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Are you shaking your head and wondering “How could I be left out of the will?” It happens, but there’s an easy solution to your problems. Let me explain. You need a lawyer to prove the other side’s wrong. But just one hour with a lawyer can…
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