Erin Watson, J.D.
Key Considerations When Planning Your Will: Tips from an Ontario Estate Lawyer
Planning your estate is a crucial step to ensure the well-being of your loved ones after you're gone. In a world filled with uncertainty,...
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Erin Watson, J.D.
Understanding the Three-Year Vesting Period in Ontario's Estate Administration Act
Today, we're diving into a lesser-known aspect of estate law in Ontario: the three-year vesting period outlined in the Estates...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Estate Administration & Executor's Compensation: What You Need To Know
Executor's compensation is an important consideration in estate planning, as it can impact the value of the estate and the beneficiaries'...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Undue Influence & Estate Litigation: what you Need to Know
Undue influence is a legal concept that allows a court to set aside a transaction or document, such as a will, if a third party has...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Understanding The Probate Process in Ontario
Probate is a legal process that provides formal approval of a deceased person's Will to confirm that the submitted Will is the valid last...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Joint Accounts & Estate Planning
When someone passes away, their estate may have to pay estate administration tax or "probate fees" depending on the value of their assets...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Estate Litigation & Power of Attorney Disputes
As Canadians age, it is common to see older adults become incapable or physically unable to manage their own affairs and make vital...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Making Sense of Ontario's Estate Rules: What You Need to Know About the Three-Year Vesting Period
In Ontario, the Estates Administration Act includes a provision known as the "automatic vesting" provision (section 9), which stipulates...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Smooth Estate Administration: Understanding the CRA Clearance Certificate
In the world of estate administration, one crucial document can make all the difference – the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Clearance...
Erin Watson, J.D.
Navigating Estate Administration with Foreign Assets
Losing a loved one is always a challenging time, and when it comes to handling their estate in Ontario, things can get intricate,...
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