The role of executor in the administration of a deceased’s estate is not an easy undertaking, unless the estate is a very simple affair.  The expert probate and administration lawyers at Rogerson L...

Everyone should make a will.  However, an individual must have what is known in law as ‘testamentary capacity’ in order to draft a valid will – that is, a will that is legally binding.  In es...

If you’ve never considered making a will, consider making one now and keep control over your assets.  Every adult should have a will to protect their estate and ensure their loved ones are provided...

More than half of Canadian adults don’t have a will in place if the most recent figures are anything to go by. Many people delay making a will for the primary reason that it means facing the ine...

Transferring land or property into the names of the existing owner and another can be fraught with difficulties, as a recent estate dispute case demonstrates.  Unless great care is taken, litigation ...

With an aging population, mental capacity has become a critical issue for many individuals – particularly the older generation facing the reality of struggling to deal with their own property and pe...

An issue that can confuse some couples considering making a will is that of mutual wills and mirror wills.  So what are they? What are differences? And what does it mean for you?   The Toronto will...

Deceased estate disputes are inevitably difficult for all parties involved, but where estate litigation involves other jurisdictions, disputes can get particularly complicated and costly.  However, s...

The international nature of society today means an increasing number of deceased estates have an international element.  Families are frequently spread across different countries; the deceased’s as...

Not every Will needs to go to probate. A common question frequently raised our many clients and others is – does my loved one’s estate needs to be probated? What is probate? Essentially, probate i...