by Howard Nightingale | Jun 14, 2021 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Last April, Ontario’s estate law reform hit a major milestone with the royal assent of Bill 245. This bill repeals the existing provision in the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) that automatically revokes a will upon marriage. Not only does the new bill repeal that... 
by Howard Nightingale | Nov 23, 2020 | Wills & Estates
Do you need someone to manage your finances and assets for you if something happens and you are no longer able to do this yourself? For most people, the answer is yes. They consider a Power of Attorney (POA) essential to their estate planning. A POA is a legal... 
by Howard Nightingale | Sep 8, 2020 | Family Law, Ontario Legislation, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates
Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estate Planning Law: Federal, Provincial and Territorial Last July 6, The Ministry of the Attorney General, which is responsible for courts administration and courthouse facilities, began the first phase of a plan to return to... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jun 3, 2020 | Wills & Estates
Wills & Estates: Federal, Provincial and Territorial When people plan their will and the management of their estate, they typically think about their children, their home, jewelry and other personal possessions. What they often overlook are their digital assets. A... 
by Howard Nightingale | Apr 28, 2020 | Corporate/Commercial, Family Law, Legal Coaching, Mediation, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are your support team in managing family court issues, real estate matters, and wills and estate planning remotely. While the Ontario government has deemed law offices and paralegal offices as essential workplaces, and has allowed them... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 28, 2020 | Wills & Estates
Do you have a family member with special needs who is receiving benefits through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)? If so, it’s important to know that if you are planning to leave that loved one an inheritance, it will be considered an asset and disqualify...