by Goldstein, Rosen & Rassos. Barristers & Solicitors. | Wills & Estates Law
The Ontario government continues to update legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to allowing for remote witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney (see our earlier blog, here), the government has also amended legislation so that Wills and...
by Goldstein, Rosen & Rassos. Barristers & Solicitors. | Wills & Estates Law
The Ontario government has just announced major changes to the legislation affecting Wills and Powers of Attorney. The previous requirement when making these documents was that witnesses had to be in the physical presence of the person who was signing the documents....
by Goldstein, Rosen & Rassos. Barristers & Solicitors. | Wills & Estates Law
One of my most common questions as a lawyer is “Do I really need a Will?” My answer is always yes. In Ontario, if you die without a valid, complete Will, an intestacy is created, and the distribution of your estate will be governed entirely by the Succession Law...
by Goldstein, Rosen & Rassos. Barristers & Solicitors. | Wills & Estates Law
Avoiding probate fees through joint assets when the Will of a deceased individual is validated by the courts, it is subject to probate fees. These fees are based on the value of the estate and only certain assets can be excluded from these fees. Assets placed in joint...
