Writing Wills

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Ontario: A Complete Guide

2025-10-24T13:05:44-04:00

Most people don’t like to think about death, let alone plan for it. Yet the reality is that around 60% of Canadians don’t have an updated will, leaving their families unprepared when the unexpected happens.  If you pass away without a will in Ontario, the law decides who inherits your property and how your estate is managed. This process is called intestacy, and it often leads to results you may not have wanted. For Ontario residents, including those in Kingston and the surrounding communities, understanding what happens if you die without a will is essential. Without clear instructions, your family could [...]

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Ontario: A Complete Guide2025-10-24T13:05:44-04:00

Can a Surviving Spouse Change a Mutual Will?

2021-11-18T20:14:01-05:00

Most people are aware of the importance of a will yet do not understand that there are different types of wills. Complicating the matter all the more is the potential for a surviving spouse to potentially alter a mutual will that was initially created by both spouses under the guidance of an estate planning attorney. Let’s take a look at the different types of wills in the context of estate planning and whether spouses are legally empowered to amend mutual wills. What is a Mutual Will? It is quite common for spouses to create wills that are similar. Some spouses have [...]

Can a Surviving Spouse Change a Mutual Will?2021-11-18T20:14:01-05:00

Is Estate Planning the Same as A Will?

2021-06-21T14:57:17-04:00

If you are reading this, you have probably decided that it is finally time to cross “getting a will” off your list of things to do. Before you get started, you may have questions. For instance, what is the difference between having a will and estate planning? Are they the same thing? What is an estate planning lawyer? What is a Will? A will is simply a legal document that sets out a person’s wishes about what will happen to their assets at the end of their life. There are formal legal requirements to formatting a will, and these requirements can [...]

Is Estate Planning the Same as A Will?2021-06-21T14:57:17-04:00
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