Monthly Archives: April 2012April 2012

Now that RRSP season has passed, and we’re on the the final stretch preparing our taxes, it may be wise to start turning our attention to yet another financial topic: wills and estates. But the big question is – how are wills and estate planning different? First off, a will becomes an important document when…

It can be an all-too-common story: after the parent, the surviving children often contest the will in court. Disputes about wills and estates can consume a good portion of your legacy via costly legal bills that add no value whatsoever to the legacy. It can be said that if you don’t take the time to…

In our experience, people with minor children often put off creating a legal will. Why? Creating a will is often perceived to be time-consuming and tedious, and many people with children feel they are too young to need a will. Another common misconception is that you think you don’t yet have enough assets to worry about…