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What is a Trust?

You may create a trust during your lifetime or draft your Will so that a trust is created upon your death.  Both types of...

How to Plan your Digital Estate

Most people have a variety of social media and online accounts which will remain after they are gone.  The following link provides some guidance...

When do I need Letters Probate?

A good question for an executor to ask is whether an application to the Court of Queen’s Bench for Letters Probate is necessary.  If there is a...

What are Letters Probate?

Letters Probate is a court order appointing a person as executor of an estate.  This order gives the appointed executor the authority to transfer or sell...

Types of Power of Attorney

Most of our clients are familiar with a Property Power of Attorney, but do not know about a Personal Power of Attorney or an...

Reasons to Have a Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney (“POA”) is a legal document in which you authorize another person to act for you with respect to your person...

Essential Estate Planning Documents

Whenever I meet with clients to discuss estate planning matters, I make sure they are aware of three essential legal documents:  a Last Will and...

Do you need a Will?

Having a Will gives you control over who will manage your estate, take guardianship of your children, and should give you the comfort of...