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Why Every Ontarian Needs a Will: Key Benefits of Estate Planning

October 30, 2024
Hagel Lawfirm

Having a Will is about more than just asset distribution; it’s a vital tool for protecting your family, securing your legacy, and ensuring that your personal wishes are honored. In Ontario, where intestacy laws may not align with your desires, Will gives you a voice and empowers your family to make decisions with clarity and confidence.

Who Has the Right to See Your Will?

August 30, 2024
Hagel Lawfirm

The decision of whether to show your last will to anyone is personal and requires careful consideration. By understanding the implications of doing so and seeking professional guidance, you can navigate this decision with confidence, ensuring that your last will reflects your intentions and stands up to legal scrutiny.

Ontario Superior Court appoints new estate trustee due to failure to act in an estate dispute

07 Aug 2024
Hagel Lawfirm

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice appointed a new estate trustee after the original trustee failed to act and made unsubstantiated allegations in an estate dispute.

Fairness to self-reps often drives up costs for opposing parties, says Dorothy Hagel

07 Aug 2024
Hagel Lawfirm

In a recent Superior Court decision in an estate matter, one party used a litigation funder, and the judge ordered the unsuccessful parties to cover, as a disbursement, the interest on the loans.

Estate Planning Basics in
Canada?

May 23, 2022
Hagel Lawfirm

While experts recommend that everyone undertake thorough estate planning, it is especially important for Ontario residents with children, substantial assets or a business.

What if beneficiaries don’t trust the executor of a will?

june 20, 2022
Hagel Lawfirm

People who are writing their estate plans usually choose someone they trust to administer the estate.

Becoming the guardian of an elderly parent

August 29, 2022
Hagel Lawfir

Most parents take very good care of their children, seeing to their physical and emotional needs. The shoe could eventually be on the other foot for some Ontario

What happens when someone dies without a will?

Oct 23, 2022
Hagel Lawfirm

When someone dies without having left any written instructions regarding what to do about their assets and debts, it’s known as dying intestate.

Estate planning: Naming a power of attorney for personal care

Nov 10, 2022
Hagel Lawfirm

If you are lucky, you will live to a ripe, old age. But aging is not always smooth or easy. If you are considering estate planning, naming a power of attorney (POA) for personal care might be a wise choice.