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Watch Podcast - Click Here Client Kits Cost Calculator Articles Contact [00:00] OPENING MUSIC [00:12] Welcome to a new episode of “Just a Minute” by Landmark Law. This episode is presented to you by Mabel on August 18 2023, to help educate our listeners on various legal scenarios.
Read moreWatch Podcast - Click Here Client Kits Cost Calculator Articles Contact [00:00] OPENING MUSIC [00:13] Welcome to a new episode of “Just a Minute” by Landmark Law. This episode is presented to you by Mabel on August 11 2023, to help educate our listeners on various legal scenarios.
Read moreMany Chinese Canadians keep their familial ties with families, relatives and friends in the mainland China. These close ties often entail some real properties or other assets in the country. However, the Chinese Canadians usually make their wills in Canada which are written in English or French. Let me share
Read moreIt is rare that an estate trustee would be removed because the Court is reluctant to interfere with the discretion and wishes of the testator in appointing the trustee or executor as his/her personal representative. However, the Court does have inherent jurisdiction to remove trustees who have failed to
Read moreA will challenge is where someone disputes the validity of the last will and testament of a deceased. A person may commence a will challenge to dispute the validity of a will. There are various reasons to challenge a will. Can I challenge a will? You can challenge a will
Read more简体中文版 | 繁體中文版 During the estate planning process, people often wonder how to structure their ownership in their principal residence to provide the most benefit to their beneficiaries with the least amount of tax obligations. Although tax considerations are important in estate planning, legal implications and practicality should also bear considerable
Read moreClick Here for a video presentation of our probate and administration checklist and process on Facebook/LandmarkLawPC. Or view the embedded video immediately below: Going through the complicated intricacies of probate and estate administration during one of life’s toughest moments is daunting. Landmark Law understands the challenge and provides
Read moreReal property may be one of the most complicated transactions during estate administration. Hence, retaining a lawyer with expertise in this area is important, but not all lawyers carry the necessary insurance to practice real estate law. Landmark Law satisfies compliance requirements, but we also have the know-how with more
Read moreSometimes testators may have special considerations for their minor children. Specifically, we will be examining some options available to the testator, ensuring that their assets are passed down to their children and well taken care of when the surviving spouse remarries. To ensure your minor children are taken care of
Read more中文 Clients may occasionally request that family members or friends bring them to our law firm to consult with the Estates Lawyer rather than arrange or travel by themselves. However, due to Law Society of Ontario compliance purposes: a) We require the reason behind such arrangement; b) Once the consultation
Read more中文 Clients may generally decide on the instructions to include in their personal will and powers of attorney. However, when client’s instructions are unique or deviate from common practice (or our Standard Will and Powers of Attorney), we require a detailed understanding behind the reasons for your instructions for
Read moreNote: Landmark Law is operating 7 days per week during COVID-19 (by appointment) to accommodate flexible signing of Wills and Powers of Attorney and 4 social distancing signing options: a) Outdoor Patio, b) Remotely, and c) Video. We prepare Primary/Secondary (aka Corporate) wills for medical professionals and business owners,
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Read more简体版 | 繁體版 By: Winnie J Luk The use of dual wills is an effective estate-planning tool in Ontario, specifically in situations where the will-maker, owns a professional corporation in the health industry or business. Under this strategy, the will-maker will have two (2) wills: a Primary Will and Secondary Will.
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