Everyone has the ability to deal with their assets in any way they see fit during their lifetime. The theory goes that one should have that same ability upon death. Testamentary freedom is an unassailable concept in Canadian...
The controversy surrounding the death of financier Jeffrey Epstein shows that no matter how rich or famous you are, issues around estate planning can come up after you die, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Matthew Urbac...
Technology may be expanding our horizons faster than ever imagined, but don’t expect to see the legal acceptance of video wills any time soon, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Matthew Urback. “I think it mig...
Those who act as executors and attorneys are generally entitled to compensation for performing their duties, says Toronto litigator Matthew Urback. In a recent Ontario Superior Court case — described by the judge as a ...
Online will kits are affordable and easy to use, but they deny the testator the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with a professional about individual circumstances and wishes, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer ...
Celebrities are just like the rest of us when it comes to estate disputes, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Matthew Urback. Billboard magazine recently reported on the ongoing and escalating battle between Tom Petty&rsq...
Testators should steer clear of ambiguous language if they wish to avoid a will challenge after their death, says Toronto wills and estates lawyer Matthew Urback. In a recent decision, Alberta’s Court of Appeal upheld ...
With almost a decade of experience behind him, Toronto litigator Matthew Urback has seen it all when it comes to estate plans. Urback, partner with Shibley Righton LLP, shares with AdvocateDaily.com some of the biggest estat...
People who live common-law with a new partner after the breakdown of a marriage are advised to get their affairs in order — and get a will, Toronto litigator Matthew Urback tells AdvocateDaily.com.
Knowing when to stop the search for a will following the death of a loved one is a tough call, Toronto litigator Matthew Urback tells AdvocateDaily.com. Urback, associate with Shibley Righton LLP, says it’s surprisingl...