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RRSP Rollover to RDSP…Can it be done?

01 Jun 2018

Yes, it is possible for a deceased’s RRSP to rollover to a beneficiary’s RDSP. Let’s start by looking at the tax treatment of RRSPs and...

Persona Law Group is looking for lawyers to join their firm!

14 May 2018

Our Wills, Estates and Trusts law boutique seeks to expand our practice areas to better serve our clients. We have established our law practice in...

Acting as an Executor? What You Need To Know About the Estate Information Return

09 Jul 2018

I’m an executor and have been told that I need to file an Estate Information Return. What is that? An Estate Information Return (EIR) is...

Scattering of Ashes

03 Jul 2018

My mother passed away. I would prefer her remains to be cremated but my brother wants a traditional burial. Who gets to make the final...

I own my home and want it to go to my children from my first marriage when I die but I don’t want my spouse to have to move out right away … can I have it both ways?

26 Apr 2018

The good news is, yes, it is possible to achieve both of these estate planning goals. The bad news is that the situation can lead...

Persona Law Group is Dementia-Friendly!

18 Apr 2018

It is estimated that there are over 200,000 individuals living with dementia in the province of Ontario and this number continues to climb. In an...

Did you know that November is ‘Make A Will’ Month?

20 Nov 2017

The Ontario Bar Association has deemed November to be ‘Make a Will’ month. What a fitting way to encourage the roughly half of Canadians who...

Make-a-Will Month Open House!!

27 Oct 2017

Mark your calendars. On Thursday, November 2 from 3 pm to 5 pm, we invite you to visit our open house to mark the start...

I know I can appoint someone in my Will to have custody of my minor child but I’ve heard the matter will have to go to court…What does the court look at when awarding custody?

21 Sep 2017

Most new parents that we meet with are aware that they can name someone in their Will to have custody of their minor children should...

I’ve heard the Public Guardian will act as a guardian of property…how does that happen?

31 Jul 2017

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (‘PGT’) is under the umbrella of Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General. One of the mandates of...

I’m executor of my brother’s estate….how do I deal with all of his digital assets?

08 Jun 2017

Unfortunately for executors, there is not much guidance to be gleaned from the law when it comes to dealing with a deceased’s digital assets. Quite...

“My common law spouse and I don’t have Wills. I don’t think that’s a big problem as I’m sure I would still get something if my spouse died. Right?”

23 May 2017

What if my common law spouse dies without a Will? When someone dies without a Will, their estate is distributed according to Ontario’s intestacy laws...

The Ontario Wills and Estates Law Blog

RRSP Rollover to RDSP…Can it be done?

Persona Law Group is looking for lawyers to join their firm!

Acting as an Executor? What You Need To Know About the Estate Information Return

Scattering of Ashes

I own my home and want it to go to my children from my first marriage when I die but I don’t want my spouse to have to move out right away … can I have it both ways?

Persona Law Group is Dementia-Friendly!

Did you know that November is ‘Make A Will’ Month?

Make-a-Will Month Open House!!

I know I can appoint someone in my Will to have custody of my minor child but I’ve heard the matter will have to go to court…What does the court look at when awarding custody?

I’ve heard the Public Guardian will act as a guardian of property…how does that happen?

I’m executor of my brother’s estate….how do I deal with all of his digital assets?

“My common law spouse and I don’t have Wills. I don’t think that’s a big problem as I’m sure I would still get something if my spouse died. Right?”

Changes to ODSP Part of Ontario’s Spring Budget

Changes to the Principal Residence Exemption

Elder Abuse: Where to go for Help

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2017

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