Tag: Wills

Tag: Wills

The Role of Estate Planning in Protecting Family Businesses

Family businesses are the backbone of many economies, providing financial stability and long-term wealth for generations. However, without proper estate planning, these businesses can face significant...

Estate Planning and Real Estate: Ensuring Smooth Transitions for Heirs

Estate planning and real estate management are two integral components of securing one's legacy and ensuring a smooth transition of assets to heirs. Properly navigating these...

Unveiling Financial Deceptions in Estate Disputes: Insights from Levy Zavet Lawyers

Introduction: Estate disputes in Ontario, Canada, can be emotionally taxing, often complicated by the presence of hidden assets and undisclosed wills. As families grapple with the loss...

Navigating the Legal Maze: How to Contest a Will and Protect Your Interests

Introduction Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging experiences. However, when disputes arise over the deceased's last will and testament, the emotional toll...

Why You Need to Combine Your Life Plans with Your Estate Plans

For most people, life is a series of unpredictable events. We all have goals and dreams, but we never know what the future holds. This is...

Advance Directives and Living Wills

If you already have a will, chances are you understand how important this legal document is for expressing your final wish and relieving your loved ones...

When is the right time to create a will?

When is the right time to create a will? - The idea of writing a will can be overwhelming for almost anyone: it’s thinking about what...

Incorporating Charities Into Your Estate Plan

Many of us have causes or charities that we are passionate about and most of us engage in charitable giving at some point in our lives....

Levy Zavet – What is a spousal trust for your will?

A spousal trust is an important aspect of the estate planning process that is often overlooked. Sometimes called a testamentary spousal trust, this important tool is...

What happens if you die without a will?

DID YOU KNOW IF YOU DIE WITHOUT A WILL IN ONTARIO?And you are married, have children and your assets are worth more than $200,000, your surviving...