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The Case of Lawen Estate and Implications in Ontario
The Case of Lawen Estate and Implications in Ontario Posted by: Matthew Urback , May 4, 2020 Everyone has the ability to deal with their...
May 4, 2020
Epstein case would play out differently in Canada
Epstein case would play out differently in Canada Posted by: Estate Litigation - Matthew Urback , November 4, 2019 The controversy...
Nov 4, 2019
Video wills not likely any time soon
Video wills not likely any time soon Posted by: Matthew Urback , October 2, 2019 Technology may be expanding our horizons faster than...
Oct 1, 2019
Caregivers entitled to compensation
Caregivers entitled to compensation Posted by: Civil and Commercial Litigation - Matthew Urback , September 10, 2019 Those who act as...
Sep 9, 2019
Online will kits better than nothing
Online will kits better than nothing Posted by: Matthew Urback , July 22, 2019 Online will kits are affordable and easy to use, but they...
Jul 21, 2019
Tom Petty estate dispute offers lessons for testators
Tom Petty estate dispute offers lessons for testators Posted by: Matthew Urback , June 21, 2019 Celebrities are just like the rest of us...
Jun 20, 2019
Dictionary definition helps decide will challenge
Dictionary definition helps decide will challenge Posted by: Matthew Urback , May 23, 2019 Testators should steer clear of ambiguous...
May 22, 2019
Top five estate planning mistakes
Top five estate planning mistakes Posted by: Matthew Urback , April 25, 2019 With almost a decade of experience behind him, Toronto...
Apr 24, 2019
Separated from one, common-law with another – who gets what?
Separated from one, common-law with another – who gets what? Posted by: Matthew Urback , March 25, 2019 People who live common-law with...
Mar 24, 2019
Wills 101: understanding the basics
Wills 101: understanding the basics Posted by: Matthew Urback , January 25, 2019 A will offers testators a measure of control over their...
Jan 24, 2019
Without a will, family often left with unintended consequences
Without a will, family often left with unintended consequences Posted by: Matthew Urback , December 6, 2018 Dying without a will may...
Dec 5, 2018
Digital assets an increasingly important part of estate planning
Digital assets an increasingly important part of estate planning Posted by: Matthew Urback , November 14, 2018 Accounting for digital...
Nov 13, 2018
Common sense needs to make a comeback when it comes to powers of attorney
Common sense needs to make a comeback when it comes to powers of attorney Posted by: Matthew Urback , November 7, 2018 While it’s...
Nov 6, 2018
A celebrity example of proper estate planning
A celebrity example of proper estate planning Posted by: Matthew Urback , October 30, 2018 While legendary singers Aretha Franklin and...
Oct 29, 2018
Ensuring one’s wishes are R-E-S-P-E-C-T-ed and other lessons from Aretha
Ensuring one’s wishes are R-E-S-P-E-C-T-ed and other lessons from Aretha Posted by: Matthew Urback , September 18, 2018 Dying without a...
Sep 17, 2018
Securing your online presence and legacy after death
Securing your online presence and legacy after death Posted by: Matthew Urback , August 27, 2018 Shibley Righton's Matthew Urback was...
Aug 26, 2018
Charles Manson estate dispute offers broader lessons
Charles Manson estate dispute offers broader lessons Posted by: Civil and Commercial Litigation - Matthew Urback , July 30, 2018 The...
Jul 29, 2018
Assessing a loved one’s capacity
Assessing a loved one’s capacity Posted by: Matthew Urback , June 27, 2018 Family members must often make tough decisions when a loved...
Jun 26, 2018
Top two reasons wills are challenged
Top two reasons wills are challenged Posted by: Matthew Urback , May 31, 2018 A claim of lack of capacity is a common reason wills are...
May 30, 2018
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