Category: Wills, Estates and Trusts

The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) states at section 40 and 43 as follows: 40 (1) Signing witnesses to a will-maker’s signature must be 19 years of age or

If you have been appointed Executor in the Will, there are a wide range of obligations if you accept the position of Executor.

Whenever I have clients that have Canadian property and assets in a foreign jurisdiction, I always recommend that they consult with a lawyer in the jurisdiction where they hold those

When a Trust is established, through a Will or otherwise, it is usually recommended for the Will maker or Settlor to provide the trustees of the Trust with a Letter

When a loved one passes away, how do you know if they had a Will?

Hailing from the UK originally, dealing with firearms in an Estate is simply something I did not learn at law school or ever come across in practice over there. In