The Problem Isn’t the Will. It’s Everything Else. When Priya’s mother passed away in February, she had a will. Signed, witnessed, stored with a lawyer. By every standard measure, her mother had done the right thing. But when Priya showed up at the family home the following week to begin Read more
What MAID Means for Your Estate Plan Margaret had been thinking about it for two years. After her ALS diagnosis, she’d done her research, spoken with her doctor, and made her decision. She knew the date. Her family knew the date. What nobody had gotten around to was her will. Read more
Most Executors Don’t Know They Can Be Paid Most people who agree to be an executor do it out of love, loyalty, or a sense of obligation. It feels like the right thing to do. It rarely feels like a job. But it is a job. And in Canada, it’s a Read more
How Charitable Giving Strengthens Your Estate Plan Many people think of charitable giving as something they do during their lifetime. They support causes that matter to them, respond to community needs, and contribute to organizations that align with their values. What many do not realize is that charitable giving can Read more
Forget New Year’s Resolutions. It’s Time for a New Year’s Revolution. As we step into 2026, many people are thinking about resolutions. Eat better. Exercise more. Spend less time scrolling. And while those intentions are well meaning, most of us know how this story goes. A few weeks in, life Read more
What the Walter Boys Teaches About Estate Planning The Walter Boys storyline may be fictional, but it highlights very real problems families face when wills and financial protections aren’t up to date. In My Life with the Walter Boys, Jackie loses her parents in a car accident and Read more
Navigating Alberta’s Digital Probate Process: A Simple Guide for Families If you’ve recently lost a loved one, you might be facing an unfamiliar and emotional task: managing their estate. One of the first legal steps is often probate , and in Alberta, Canada, there’s good news: the province now offers Read more
