Oshawa Wills & Estates

Taking the time to plan ahead by preparing a will is an important and necessary step for protecting your family. Without a will, your family may have to make tough decisions, or may not necessarily divide your estate in accordance with your wishes. Finalize the plans for your will and estate by working together with […]

7 Major Life Events That Signal It’s Time To Update Your Will

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Your will is a living document, it’s not set in stone. Life changes, situations shift, families grow and your assets accumulate. However, many Ontarians prepare their wills, file them away, and rarely review them – if ever. When those life changes occur, you want your most critical documents to reflect the changes too. Outdated wills […]

Richmond Hill Wills & Estates

Making decisions regarding the administration of your estate can be an uncomfortable task – but it’s important for preserving what you’ve worked for and for protecting the ones you love. Epstein & Associates of Richmond Hill can help guide you through the important steps and decisions when you are preparing your will. Making the time […]

Newmarket Wills & Estates

No one wants to spend time thinking about their own death – but it is important to plan ahead to spare your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions regarding your estate. Finalize the plans for your will and estate by working together with the Wills & Estate Lawyers at Epstein & Associates of […]

Mississauga Wills & Estates

Taking the time to plan ahead by preparing a will is an important and necessary step for protecting your family. Without a will, your family may have to make tough decisions, or may not necessarily divide your estate in accordance with your wishes. Trust Epstein & Associates Barrie Wills & Estates lawyers to provide the […]

Barrie Wills & Estates

Taking the time to plan ahead by preparing a will is an important and necessary step for protecting your family. Without a will, your family may have to make tough decisions, or may not necessarily divide your estate in accordance with your wishes. Trust Epstein & Associates Barrie Wills & Estates lawyers to provide the […]

Wills & Estates

Epstein & Associates can help guide you through the important steps and decisions when you are preparing your will.

Making a Will in Ontario

According to a BNN Bloomberg report, 54% of the population in Ontario lacks a valid will. That’s quite concerning when you consider that without this legal document, the laws of intestacy will determine who inherits your estate. This may not reflect your true desires and can lead to conflicts amoung your loved ones, while creating […]

When Can a Power of Attorney Make Changes to a Will?

Power of Attorney & Living Wills - What You Need to Know

If you are thinking about your estate and considering granting a power of attorney you may be wondering “Can a power of attorney change a Will”? When it comes to estate planning, Having a Will is a vital part of ensuring your wishes are carried out including financials, possessions and properties. A power of attorney […]

Who Inherits Assets When There is No Will in Ontario?

who inherits assets when there is no will in ontario?

Originally Published: September 2021 Updated: July 2023 An important part of estate planning is creating your Will, which outlines how your assets should be distributed after death. So, who inherits assets when there is no Will in Ontario? If you die without a Will, Ontario law states that you have technically died “intestate,” meaning that […]

How to Fight a Will Challenge

When a loved one passes away, their Will should lay out their wishes for their property and other aspects of their life to minimize disputes and represent their best interests. In some situations, families and friends cannot agree to the terms set out in the Will or the validity of the Will itself. This may […]