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Communication key to avoiding family estate disputes
Communication key to avoiding family estate disputes Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , November 18, 2019 Testators can head off the threat of...
Nov 18, 2019
Families face hardships when loved one dies without a will
Families face hardships when loved one dies without a will Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , October 15, 2019 Dying without a will is a...
Oct 14, 2019
‘Complete autonomy’ essential when drafting a will
‘Complete autonomy’ essential when drafting a will Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , September 18, 2019 A recent Nova Scotia Supreme Court ...
Sep 17, 2019
Removing executor of a will cannot be done on a whim
Removing executor of a will cannot be done on a whim Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , August 19, 2019 Removing the executor of a will is a...
Aug 18, 2019
Divorce agreements can affect estate settlements
Divorce agreements can affect estate settlements Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , July 5, 2019 Failing to fulfil your obligations in a...
Jul 4, 2019
Pre-incorporation deals come with risks
Pre-incorporation deals come with risks Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , May 15, 2019 People who put down a deposit for a property on behalf...
May 14, 2019
Syndicated mortgage rule proposals offer protection
Syndicated mortgage rule proposals offer protection Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , April 10, 2019 A Canadian Securities Administrators’...
Apr 9, 2019
Properly worded shareholders agreement is a must
Properly worded shareholders agreement is a must Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , March 21, 2019 When someone dies with a life insurance...
Mar 20, 2019
Font discrepancy helps expose sham trust
Font discrepancy helps expose sham trust Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , February 12, 2019 A former telecommunication executive’s attempt...
Feb 11, 2019
Succession planning pays off for small businesses
Succession planning pays off for small businesses Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , January 23, 2019 Succession planning can ease the...
Jan 22, 2019
Court rules objection to trustee accounts not statute-barred
Court rules objection to trustee accounts not statute-barred Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , December 21, 2018 Executors should make sure...
Dec 20, 2018
Due diligence a sound strategy against fraud
Due diligence a sound strategy against fraud Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , November 26, 2018 A defrauded corporate lender who...
Nov 25, 2018
Family business disputes frequently about control, direction
Family business disputes frequently about control, direction Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , October 29, 2018 It can be difficult for...
Oct 28, 2018
OCA clarifies s. 4 of Interest Act
OCA clarifies s. 4 of Interest Act Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , September 25, 2018 A recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling on interest...
Sep 24, 2018
Inheritance tax unlikely to benefit income inequality
Inheritance tax unlikely to benefit income inequality Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , August 23, 2018 A report that suggests the federal...
Aug 22, 2018
Blockchain technology not yet ready for mortgages
Blockchain technology not yet ready for mortgages Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , July 16, 2018 Proponents pushing blockchain technology to...
Jul 15, 2018
'Sandbagging' not a sure thing in Canadian courts
'Sandbagging' not a sure thing in Canadian courts Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , June 19, 2018 Sandbagging reflects poorly on all parties...
Jun 18, 2018
Proposed CSA amendments to protect small investors
Proposed CSA amendments to protect small investors Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , March 22, 2018 Proposed rules around syndicated mortgage...
Mar 21, 2018
Creditors can seize funds despite Mareva injunction
Creditors can seize funds despite Mareva injunction Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , February 21, 2018 While a Mareva injunction is an...
Feb 20, 2018
Decision on personal guarantee a warning to credit bidders
Decision on personal guarantee a warning to credit bidders Posted by: Marlin J. Horst , January 12, 2018 Credit bidders will have to pay...
Jan 11, 2018
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