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15 January 2021 TAGS: Company Updates

Connecting Queen's Elder Law Clinic and the Canada Will Registry

Last month we onboarded the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic onto the Canada Will Registry! Serving the Kingston community since 2010, the Queen's Elder Law Clinic offers free legal services to elders that may not have the resources to seek legal counsel.

Stephanie Repic Stephanie Repic
30 November 2020 TAGS: Case Law

Case Brief - When can you replace an estate trustee?

In Viertelhausen v. Viertelhausen, 2020 ONSC 6744, the Ontario Superior Court considered an application to remove an estate trustee due to an alleged conflict of interest and personal animus.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
27 November 2020 TAGS: PracticeConsiderations

What to Tell Your Client About a Passing of Accounts

Acting as a fiduciary can be particularly onerous for a lay person. As a lawyer whose client may be considering taking on the role (or is currently in the role) of an estate trustee, attorney for property or a trustee, it is of utmost importance to equip your clients with the knowledge...

Thijiba Sinnathamby Thijiba Sinnathamby
26 November 2020 TAGS: Wills

Lessons to Learn From Unconventional Will Provisions

Creating a will is critical to ensuring a smooth transition upon your passing. However, this process can be greatly disrupted if it contains unconventional or difficult-to-follow provisions. To help you understand what’s realistic and what to avoid...

Joe Crawford
19 November 2020 TAGS: Will Registry

5 Common Misconceptions About the Canada Will Registry

I'm a Business Development Representative at NoticeConnect and every day I speak with lawyers about our Canada Will Registry.

Cassi Lam
30 October 2020 TAGS: Tech

Protecting Your Firm From Ransomware Attacks

You’ve probably heard of the term “ransomware”, but what is it? Ransomware is a form of cyber attack in which malicious outside actors take over a computer system and hold it hostage. They won't return your access or your data until you send them a payment.

Salman Tariq Mirza Salman Tariq Mirza
26 October 2020 TAGS: Company Updates

Search the Canada Will Registry Within Estate-a-Base

We are excited to announce that Estate-a-Base users now have access to the Canada Will Registry! The Canada Will Registry integration with Estate-a-Base by DoProcess allows legal professionals to carry out effective due diligence by searching our database of 225,000+ wills.

Stephanie Repic Stephanie Repic
23 October 2020 TAGS: Case Law

Case Brief - Testamentary Capacity and Dementia

In McAndrew Estate (Re), 2020 ABQB 614, the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta considered the validity of three wills made by a woman diagnosed with dementia.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
8 October 2020 TAGS: Estates

5 Things to Talk About When Managing Your Estate Plans

Managing estate plans can be intimidating. In fact, many people are so afraid of the thought of it that they fail to plan adequately. Or, it may seem that with so much to learn and do, you simply don’t know where to start.

Joe Crawford
28 September 2020 TAGS: Case Study

Case Study - Organizing your will vault with the Canada Will Registry

Wolfe, Smith, and Forster LLP (“WSF”) have been practicing law in the Fergus, Ontario area since 1931. The firm was already using NoticeConnect to advertise for creditors when they heard about how NoticeConnect’s Canada Will Registry can help with will vault management.

Stephanie Repic Stephanie Repic
28 September 2020 TAGS: Case Law

Case Brief - The meaning of "residence"

In Poole v Dailey, 2020 SKQB 226, the Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan considered the case of a will that left a residential property to a couple's daughter, on condition that she occupy it as her residence.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
25 September 2020 TAGS: PracticeConsiderations

Here's Why You Need to Draft Effective Power of Attorney(s)

Powers of attorney are one of the most important documents in your client’s estate plan, simply by virtue of the fact that they come into effect when your client is often at their most vulnerable – living, but lacking the ability to make decisions.

Thijiba Sinnathamby Thijiba Sinnathamby
24 September 2020 TAGS: Estates

Tips for Choosing an Executor

Choosing an executor is like hiring an employee. You have to consider the candidate's qualifications, experience, and if they're the right fit. In this blog, I review some factors to think about when selecting the right person for the job.

Stephanie Repic Stephanie Repic
27 August 2020 TAGS: Features

Value for Clients with Will Registration Certificates

This week we introduced Will Registration Certificates. When you register a client's will on the Canada Will Registry, you can now download a certificate to share with your client showing that you've taken this important step.

Kamilla Kovaleva Kamilla Kovaleva
27 August 2020 TAGS: Case Law

Case Brief - Rebutting the presumption of revocation

Levitz v. Hillel Lodge Long Term Care Foundation, 2017 ONSC 6253 is a case about a missing will and what it takes to rebut the presumption of revocation.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
21 August 2020 TAGS: PracticeConsiderations

E-Filing, Caselines, and Everything in Between

We know that COVID-19 protocols and procedures have had everyone thrown off course more times than any of us care to admit. Once we’ve had a chance to figure out and implement one practice direction, we are undoubtedly thrown a new one.

Thijiba Sinnathamby Thijiba Sinnathamby
20 August 2020 TAGS: Tech

Why Updating Your Internet Browser Matters

From researching clients to interviewing new hires to checking the weather, so much of what we do online starts with opening a browser.

Salman Tariq Mirza Salman Tariq Mirza
29 July 2020 TAGS: Case Law

Case Brief - The costs implications of a weak position, for counsel and client

In Eisenrieder Estate v Eisenrieder, 2020 ABQB 392, the Court of Queen's Bench considered the issue of costs, following a dispute over interpretation of a Will in which one party advanced a weak position.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
23 July 2020 TAGS: PracticeConsiderations

Avoiding Common Errors When Applying for Probate

Obtaining a certificate of appointment of estate trustee with or without a will can be a process. As many estate lawyers know, it is not often that an application is approved upon first submission, in fact most are returned for corrections.

Thijiba Sinnathamby Thijiba Sinnathamby
22 July 2020 TAGS: Wills

How to Store Your Will Securely

And while it’s important that a will is made, it’s also important that it’s stored properly. If the will can’t be found, it simply can’t be acted upon. That’s why we’ve put together these tips on storing wills.

Stephanie Repic Stephanie Repic
9 July 2020 TAGS: Estates

4 Frequently Asked Questions About Posting a Notice to Creditors

Whether you're posting for a client or you're an estate trustee yourself, publishing a Notice to Creditors on NoticeConnect.com is an important step to protect the estate trustee from personal liability.

Stephanie Repic Stephanie Repic
24 June 2020 TAGS: Discussion

e-Wills coming to British Columbia

The BC Government has put forward legislation that would allow for remotely-witnessed, electronically-signed, self-proving wills.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
23 June 2020 TAGS: PracticeConsiderations

Administering Estates During COVID-19

With most parts of Ontario entering phase two, there will certainly be a backlog of probate applications being processed, unless there is some urgency. While courts continue to accept and process probate applications, we can expect months long delay in receiving Certificates.

Thijiba Sinnathamby Thijiba Sinnathamby
18 June 2020 TAGS: Case Law

Case Brief - Appealing a decision interpreting a will

In Kirst Estate (Re), 2020 ABCA 233, the Alberta Court of Appeal considered an appeal of a trial judge's interpretation of a will.

Patrick Hartford Patrick Hartford
16 June 2020 TAGS: Tech

How We Protect Your Passwords

We’re outlining the steps we take at NoticeConnect to keep your confidential data secure. While we can’t go into too much detail for security reasons, this should provide a helpful overview.

Salman Tariq Mirza Salman Tariq Mirza


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