Online wills services aren’t for everyone, but they can serve a wide range of clients
Such scenarios are becoming increasingly common as estate sizes increase, a Vancouver lawyer suggests
Willful will be promoted to personal banking customers
Conflicting case law continues to create uncertainty
The collaboration provides clients who need basic estate planning an affordable, online option
The decision in Mak (Estate) v Mak differs from the controversial Calmusky ruling
Adult twins who were disinherited by their dad have been granted 70% of his estate by a B.C. judge
Bill 245 has received royal assent, which also means that Ontario is a substantive compliance province and virtual will witnessing is permanent
Most Canadian provinces already grant this power to the courts, but some estate experts argue changing the law could lead to unintended consequences
While the coronavirus has highlighted the need for wills and powers of attorney, these documents are vital regardless