Applying for probate, which is the legal process of validating a will and granting the executor authority to administer an estate, can sometimes take months. In Ontario, probate fees are 1.5 per cent ...

Provira is hosting an informative webinar exploring estate liquidity under the new IHT rules and how to protect and support ...

Complex matters. Online wills fail miserably when they are used for any situation out of the ordinary, such as blended ...

Three applicants have thrown their hats into the ring to become the next judge for San Juan County Court in Silverton.

But if you’ve been named executor in their will, you have to start processing immediately. After all, you’re now legally ...

Knowing how much it costs to produce an acre of crops is more important than ever as farmers face ever-tightening margins.

When a co-owner in a flat passes away, families are often left unsure of what happens next. From succession rights to ...

When someone dies, banks are quick to lock down accounts until they know exactly who is legally entitled to the money. That ...

A family trust can be a powerful tool—but it’s not right for everyone.

A decision on a number of changes in the Wigton area has been deferred so that a clearer report can be written for ...

Anne Heche’s first son, Homer Laffoon, continues to be involved in more drama, and this time it’s not over her estate.

A committee of judges and attorneys recommends piloting a program allowing non-attorneys to provide legal support.