Updating a will should still top a client’s separation checklist, lawyer says
With the court system backlogged, older clients may want to split up on good terms
Bill 245 has received royal assent, which also means that Ontario is a substantive compliance province and virtual will witnessing is permanent
Ontario couples who moved in together during the pandemic may not have considered the implications
Lawyers explain the factors around choosing valuation dates for assets
Advisors who ignore this emerging pool of wealth do so at their own peril
Nathalie Boutet explains what should be the priorities of a couple that has decided to dissolve a marriage
The valuation of a financial advisor's book of business for a divorce settlement must be based on a proven methodology that brings appropriate perspective and rationality to the discussion
Eva Sachs discusses telltale signs that a couple may be considering divorce, and how advisors can persuade clients to share this information
Eva Sachs outlines options that advisors can share with clients navigating separation or divorce