I’m executor of my brother’s estate….how do I deal with all of his digital assets?
Unfortunately for executors, there is not much guidance to be gleaned from the law when it... Read More
Elder Abuse: Where to go for Help
Generally speaking, elder abuse is any act that harms or threatens to harm someone who is... Read More
I’ve heard of probate, but what does it actually mean?
Most of us know that every capable adult should have a Will. However, for obvious reasons,... Read More
It’s Moving Week For Us….And an Executor’s To-Do List
Our big moving week here at Neff Lafreniere Estate Law has finally arrived. We couldn’t be... Read More
EIR FAQs: The Basics
Filing an Estate Information Return has recently been added to an executor’s already long list of... Read More
I’ve got probate……Now what?
What exactly is probate? ‘Getting probate’ is actually the process of legally establishing the validity of... Read More
EIRs and Audits: What You Need To Know
The New Year brought with it some big changes for Ontario executors or estate trustees. At... Read More
My father just passed away. He has bills that need to be paid. What should I do?
This is one of the questions I am most frequently asked at my law office in... Read More
Help! My Will divides my estate among my ‘issue per stirpes’ but what does that mean?
If you have asked this question, don’t worry, you are not alone. At my law office... Read More
Top Three Tips for Trustees of Henson Trusts
At my law office in the Kanata-Stittsville area of Ottawa, some of the individuals that I... Read More