Estate Law

A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) case shows the importance of an irrevocable beneficiary designation for spouses hoping to secure support payments using life insurance, Toronto wills and

Whether they’re acting under a power of attorney or granting one, laypeople tend to have a poor grasp of what the job entails, Toronto wills and estates lawyer Elinor Shinehoft tells AdvocateDaily.com. “There

It’s only a matter of time before society’s popular opinion changes the law that relegates pets as property, predicts Toronto lawyer Elinor Shinehoft. “Animals are currently considered

People should update their wills and powers of attorney if they move to another province or country, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Elinor Shinehoft. The provinces govern

Married couples and those in common-law relationships are generally treated the same in estates matters, but there are a couple of key differences that can have a

It can be one of the toughest subjects to talk about, but discussing estate planning is important for families to ensure final wishes are honoured, says Toronto