Ontario Wills Lawyer

04/18/2023

Caring for an adult child with abilities that lie outside the norm can be difficult, but it can also be rewarding. As a partly-dependent child grows into adulthood, social services such as the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) become a crucial aspect of the child’s supporting system, and can help foster a sense of independence. Inheriting assets from parents or grandparents - while always done with good intent - can be disruptive to that careful balance, since an increase in assets can render the child ineligible for ODSP.

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04/18/2023

A Will. The final testament of everyone who has lived. The final word. The final say. Sacrosanct. Unchangeable. To be respected. Right? Not quite. A Will can be ignored for a number of reasons. Among them, perhaps the most eyebrow-raising is that an estranged spouse can opt to ignore the contents of a Will - taking that which was not given!

Note: The law in Ontario has changed a little. For a Will made before a separation, if the couple have been separated for at least three years, or have a separation agreement or a court order, the right of the estranged spouse to override the Will disappears. For a Will made after a separation, it will take six years from the date of separation for the right of the estranged spouse to override the Will to disappear. For a Will made by a married person who is not separated, a spouse continues to have the right to ignore the Will.

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04/18/2023

A picture of the modern family can sometimes be far removed from the image of the nuclear family from yesteryears - mom, dad, 2.2 kids, a dog, and a white picket fence. Today, it is gladly accepted that families come in many configurations. They are all beautiful, yet in estate planning, some present more challenges than others.
Side note: The law has changed. Marriage no longer revokes a Will in Ontario. However, that itself may create other problems for blended families.
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04/18/2023

Estate planning is a complicated process, and it can be frustrating when you get overwhelmed with legal jargon and latin phrases. So, how about a couple more latin phrases? These ones though, will be thoroughly explained.
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05/30/2020

Employment Opportunity: Notarial Services at Afolabi Law
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Finished your NCA process and called to the Ontario bar? Seeking employment in Ontario?

Afolabi Law is seeking a lawyer in Ontario to provide notarial services - the commissioning of oaths, the swearing of affidavits, the certification of true copies, the verification of identities for real estate closings, and similar duties.

The incumbent must be technically adroit, must be familiar with Google’s productivity suite, and must be able to demonstrate the capacity to understand the notarial requirements of various documents. In addition, the incumbent must have acquired or must acquire his or her appointment as a Notary Public in and for Ontario.

Applications, including a cover letter, resume, and evidence of call to the bar, can be sent to [email protected]

03/25/2020

So, here is a scenario. A loving father dies, and leaves a hefty sum to a younger son in his Will. However, the sum is not simply accessible to the younger son. Instead, it has been placed in a trust, with an older son as trustee. The stipulation is that the trust will remain in place till the younger son reaches the age of 40. In the interim, the older son will manage the sum, and pay amounts out of the interest generated by the sum to the younger son, as the older son deems warranted. The younger son doesn't like the arrangement. Does he have any options? Find out more:
https://afolabilaw.com/afolabi-wills-law-blog/?tag=collapsing-a-trust

03/16/2020

What is a trust? It is much more than a way to pass assets from generation to generation. There are a number of benefits to using a trust, and it can be a great addition to your estate planning portfolio. Take a look at our new video for more information:

What exactly is a trust? This brief video gets you past the basics. To set up a trust, contact us.

03/04/2020

Probate is the process through which a court validates a Will - proving it to be true and confirming that the Will is now a public document. There can be hiccups and delays as a Will is verified by the court, but there is often a way to painlessly navigate around such obstacles. Take a look at our new blog post for more information: https://afolabilaw.com/afolabi-wills-law-blog/?tag=probate