Estate planning is one of those tasks that makes almost any other job look appealing, no matter how lowly. The good news is ...

Are you creating or updating your estate plan? Primarily, you need a will that divides up your assets among beneficiaries.

If you have a specific situation that is likely to affect your estate plan — for example, if you’re a small-business owner or if you have a child with special needs —be sure to ask for ...

Canadians with no children or siblings must consider estate planning alternatives. Here’s why trust companies can be a good option. I am a 60-year-old single woman with no children. I am an only ...

But it’s not the only consideration. “Our lives can be complex, so estate planning is now more than simply writing a will,” says Julia Tonkin, a partner at law firm Maddocks and an ...

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