Derfel Estate Law

02/28/2023

If there’s no will, you may have to hire a lawyer: http://ow.ly/Jmtl50N2aef

If you’ve ever thought about what kind of funeral you’d like to have, you might be interested in planning it yourself — or even paying for it while you’re still alive. In fact, experts say it can be a smart financial decision.

02/25/2023

The ex-wife of Elvis Presley filed a petition this week challenging the “authenticity and validity” of Lisa Marie’s decision to appoint her eldest daughter, Riley Keough, as sole trustee of her estate: http://ow.ly/vHRO50N0Gi1

The ex-wife of Elvis Presley filed a petition this week challenging the “authenticity and validity” of Lisa Marie’s decision to appoint her eldest daughter, Riley Keough, as sole trustee of her estate.

02/22/2023

Court decision serves as a warning about property distribution, executor renunciation: http://ow.ly/2wYm50MZKiR

Court decision serves as a warning about property distribution, executor renunciation

02/18/2023

The process of passing of accounts can be complex and technical and is best undertaken with the assistance of an estates lawyer.

At Derfel Estate Law, our estate lawyers regularly advise on the passing of accounts, including helping trustees, executors, and attorneys prepare and file the documents needed, reviewing and ensuring accounts are in order, and representing parties at any hearings or legal proceedings that may arise.

Call us at 416-847-3580 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

02/15/2023

In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal refused to withdraw its previous reasons and to re-hear the issue of whether a su***de note was the testator’s final will in 2019 or a codicil to his will in 2016: http://ow.ly/34ys50MSmWP

Man had testamentary capacity to make will despite drinking the day before, court says

02/08/2023

UPO is an organization that provides Canadians with information and tools to access unclaimed properties held by the Bank of Canada: http://ow.ly/Kz7C50MLKZ7

Canadians, you might have a sum of unclaimed money held by the Bank of Canada, and we'll show you how to check for it and claim it.

02/06/2023

“Fruit of the Goodly Tree.” Tu Bishvat!

02/04/2023

"Sometimes, people fight to claim an inheritance because they are trying to create a close relationship they never had with that person while living": http://ow.ly/VVOl50MJ6ce

With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, celebrity wills can bring heirs out of the woodwork.

01/31/2023

Over the next decade, there will be an unprecedented transfer of wealth and an estate boom that will require millions of executors to perform their duties: http://ow.ly/Ynp650MFzO4

Testators writing a will should consider whether the executors they are naming are the right people. Find out more.

01/26/2023

Whether it is figuring out how to apply for probate or managing beneficiaries’ expectations, executors can face several challenges throughout an estate’s administration.

We discuss in our latest blog: http://ow.ly/tcv450MBa6l

When an estate has insufficient funds to pay outstanding debts and liabilities, a trustee may file for bankruptcy to avoid personal liability

01/25/2023

Online wills may not be the best choice for those with complex estate planning needs: http://ow.ly/NwJr50Mz2rw

How laws and consumers are adapting to online wills, and what to look for in the legal products. 

01/23/2023

When beneficiaries, co-executors, or others with interest in the estate believe that an executor is not acting in the estate's best interests, is being dishonest, or is otherwise not fulfilling their duties, they can bring an application to remove the executor.

We can help. Call us at 416-847-3580 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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