Articles and Interviews

Common Law vs Legal Marriage

A common misconception is that living common-law and being legally married carry the same …

Divorcing Today with Wills and Estates Lawyer Elinor Shinehoft

Elinor discusses the importance of creating a will, especially while going through separation and …

Shinehoft Law - Coffee With Vivien - What Happens When You Fall In Love

Should you plan for a marriage contract? A prenup? What happens when you fall …

Shinehoft Law - Being Uncooperative in Court Can Be Costly

A man who was ordered to pay his ex-wife almost $500,000 in court costs …

Shinehoft Law - Conscientiousness Rewarded in Recent Case

Applications to pass accounts and be compensated for acting as power of attorney can …

Shinehoft Law - Detailed Will Can Reduce Disputes Between Heirs

The more detail a testator can put into a will, the better, says Toronto …

Shinehoft Law - The Earlier the Better to Quit Executor Role

The sooner the executor of an estate realizes that they don’t want to fill …

Shinehoft Law - Non-Disclosure Case Sends Mixed Messages

Failure to disclose assets in a family matter does not always lead to a …

Shinehoft Law - SCC Rules on Importance of Irrevocable Beneficiary Designation

A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) case shows the importance of an irrevocable beneficiary …

Shinehoft Law - What You Should Know About Powers of Attorney for Property

Whether they’re acting under a power of attorney or granting one, laypeople tend to have a …

Shinehoft Law - Looking Out for Pets Amid Divorce and Estate Planning

It’s only a matter of time before society’s popular opinion changes the law that …

Shinehoft Law - Tips for Estate Planning Across Borders

People should update their wills and powers of attorney if they move to another …