by Howard Nightingale | Aug 25, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Divorce is a complex process that can significantly impact division of assets, including the inheritance of your children and grandchildren. In this post, the second of a two-part series, we look at preventing your child’s spouse, whether married, common law,... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jul 4, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Divorce can pose challenges to protecting your children’s inheritance when it comes to the division of assets during a divorce. By understanding Ontario’s legal framework and taking proactive measures, you can ensure that your children will receive the... 
by Howard Nightingale | Feb 16, 2023 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Recent changes to the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) that affect marriage and divorce In Ontario, it used to be that if you made a Will prior to being married, it would be revoked (or invalidated) upon marriage. Not anymore. Bill 245 Accelerating Access to Justice... 
by Howard Nightingale | Jan 13, 2022 | Family Law, Wills & Estates
Going through a legal separation or divorce can be a very difficult time. We work with our clients to help them resolve a key issue: If they inherit money or assets from a deceased relative, either before or after they were married, how is that managed in the event of... 
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...