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Virtual Witnessing Is Permitted, but Is It Safe? The Risk of Technical Defects in Ontario Wills

Virtual Witnessing Is Permitted, but Is It Safe? The Risk of Technical Defects in Ontario Wills

by Howard Nightingale | Aug 24, 2026 | Wills & Estates

The Tessaro v. Gora Ruling: Why You Need to Review Your Estate Plan

The Tessaro v. Gora Ruling: Why You Need to Review Your Estate Plan

by Howard Nightingale | Feb 24, 2026 | Wills & Estates

The “Unsigned Will” Warning:  Why Your Email Instructions Are Not a Will in Ontario

The “Unsigned Will” Warning: Why Your Email Instructions Are Not a Will in Ontario

by Howard Nightingale | Jan 15, 2026 | Wills & Estates

What Madhani v. Fast (2025) Means for Ontarians It is easy to understand why people assume that a clear email should count as a will. Most of your life runs through a screen. Your bills are digital. Your investments may be digital. Your photos, messages, and even your...
Your Digital Legacy:  Why Your Will Needs to Address Your Online Accounts, Photos, and Crypto

Your Digital Legacy: Why Your Will Needs to Address Your Online Accounts, Photos, and Crypto

by Howard Nightingale | Nov 24, 2025 | Wills & Estates

Many Ontarians now manage significant parts of their lives online. Emails, cloud-based photos, cryptocurrency, loyalty programs, and subscription accounts form a digital footprint that holds both financial and sentimental value. Unfortunately, traditional estate...
My Spouse Passed Away During Our Separation: What Are My Rights in Ontario Now? (2025 Update)

My Spouse Passed Away During Our Separation: What Are My Rights in Ontario Now? (2025 Update)

by Howard Nightingale | Oct 8, 2025 | Family Law, Wills & Estates

The period following the loss of a spouse is already difficult. When that loss occurs during a separation, the legal issues that follow can feel overwhelming. Many individuals in Ontario are unsure of their rights in this situation. Additionally, recent updates to...
How to Avoid Estate Disputes and Litigation in Ontario

How to Avoid Estate Disputes and Litigation in Ontario

by Howard Nightingale | May 30, 2025 | Wills & Estates

Estate disputes are more common than many would like to believe. Despite careful planning, unresolved issues often surface after a person’s death. Arguments over asset distribution. Confusion about final wishes. Accusations of undue influence or incompetency. These...
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