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Once a divorce has been finalized, each party is able to move forward however they please. But when there are children involved, moving forward may not be as easy. Parents may need to speak to each other and consult with each other if they have agreed that their child will be able to live and…
DetailsHaving a valid will at the time of someone’s death can help reduce the stress of sorting through someone’s estates. A valid will allows beneficiaries to receive assets as the recently passed intended. It also allows the surviving family to avoid intestacy laws, which means dividing assets per legislation. Another, often overlooked, part estate planning…
DetailsAn estate plan is more than just a will. It allows you to distribute your possessions, as well as protect your wealth, well-being, and provisions for dependents. If you do not have a will, your assets will be distributed per provincial legislation, not according to your specific wishes. In an article posted by CIBC, only “30%…
DetailsSpring is here, and so is wedding season. While weddings are an exciting time – the promise of a new life, watching friends and family embark on new adventures – it is also a time of many changes. As couples start looking at buying properties, growing families and expanding their financial portfolios, you may want…
DetailsThe short answer is no. Unfortunately, pets are considered property, and the person who brought the pet into the relationship is the person who gets to keep the pet. This is how pets are currently defined by federal divorce legislation. However, there are some legal professionals who wish to see these laws updated. When couples…
DetailsParents have countless responsibilities when it comes to raising children, including the responsibility to make financial contributions to support their child. In cases where parents are divorced, the responsibility to financially support a child is formalized with an order for child support. These orders ensure both parents support their child, and there are several factors…
DetailsGetting divorced is not easy for anyone. However, some people have an easier time navigating the process and moving forward than others do. Often, these are people who seek amicable, out-of-court solutions that allow them to retain some amount of respect and compassion throughout the divorce. Whether you are able to do this in your…
DetailsOne of the most common reasons people put off or decide against creating a will is that they believe they don’t have any assets worth protecting. However, this line of thinking can prove to be quite costly – not just for the person without the will, but also for his or her loved ones. Chances…
DetailsLosing a loved one is never easy. People can experience grief, sadness and sometimes anger over any issues that might have been left unresolved. Adding the complicated legal process of settling a person’s estate on top of all of this can make the situation that much more difficult. This can be especially true for children…
DetailsYou and your common-law partner were together for decades. Then your common-law partner suddenly dies. You claim the benefit from your partner’s life insurance policy and apply to transfer the monies from their RRSPs into yours. Then the insurance company and financial advisors shock you. You aren’t the beneficiary of the life insurance policy or…
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