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If you want to execute a power of attorney (known as a POA) for property document but are unsure what powers and duties the person named as your attorney will have once the document takes effect, [...]

 Note: Most of the comments below about guardians of property are equally applicable to attorneys under a power of attorney for property. In Ontario, substitute-decision making is governed by the [...]

Millennials are older than some realize—in fact, in a year from now, the oldest Millennials will be turning forty years-old.[i] As such, many Millennials are starting to think about estate [...]

Introduction It is important that you do not inadvertently disqualify a person with a disability to whom you want to provide financial support from means-tested Ontario disability benefits, as [...]

Asset transfers Can Be Brought Back under Ontario’s Fraudulent Conveyances Act If you were to transfer property in furtherance of an estate plan, such as money into a trust, Ontario’s Fraudulent [...]

When transferring property that has appreciated in value to a Canadian corporation, you should consider using a section 85 rollover. Under section 85 of the Income Tax Act,[i] you can elect to [...]

A bare trust is the simplest form of trust that allows the beneficial owner(s) of property to retain full ownership and control of the property while registering legal title with someone else. A [...]

If you are a sole-proprietor in Ontario, you may be wondering what, if any, are the benefits of incorporating your business. Here are but a few examples of the pros of turning your business into [...]

Thousands of students at the University of Manitoba have been receiving copyright infringement notices asking them to pay settlement offers. They are just the latest Canadian Internet users to [...]

Introduction If you give money to one of your children during your lifetime, you could be reducing that child’s entitlement under your will. Loans might be expected to be repaid to the estate and [...]