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If you fail to update your will and powers of attorney in the event of a change in marital status, there could be unintended consequences, Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin says. He points to a survey conducted in 2018 which showed that only 35 per cent of Canadians said they have a will that is up to date, which is surprising to

With surveys showing more than half of Canadians don't have a will, Barrie-area litigator Steve Rastin says he suspects a fair amount people aren’t aware of some of the negative consequences if they die intestate. “I don’t think people are avoiding getting a will made because of the cost,” says Rastin, managing partner with Rastin Trial Lawyers. “I think it’s a matter of some

The spread of COVID-19 has been an unprecedented challenge for all Canadians and has significantly impacted most aspects of everyday life. This crisis has also sparked an interest in creating and amending one’s Will. However, the social distancing requirements designed to protect Canadians have created a new challenge in creating and amending Wills, which the provincial government has attempted to

A recent statement made by LawPRO has identified a growing concern within the legal community. The average annual number of claims against lawyers who have mishandled the preparation of a will or estate has doubled in the last ten years. Why? Well, there are several reasons. We have all seen the rise in property values over the past few years’