by Erez Elias | Dec 27, 2018 | Wills & Estates
Death is a complex and difficult time for any family to endure. However, those times can be made even more difficult if the deceased does not have a will. Without a last will, there are many issues that can arise after death. The Wills and Estates Team at Hummingbird...
by Erez Elias | Oct 25, 2018 | Wills & Estates
Unexpected tragedies happen to every family. Any individual can succumb to sickness, incapacitation or even death. Yet as difficult as these situations can be, there are responsibilities that must be taken over to ensure that the individual who has suffered has their...
by Erez Elias | Oct 25, 2018 | Wills & Estates
Ontario law has seen the treatment of common law spouses differ greatly from married spouses. One issue that leads to this is the how the “spouse” is defined in two separate Acts: The Family Law Act (FLA) and the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). Because of the...
by Erez Elias | Oct 11, 2018 | Wills & Estates
Amy M. MacAlpine, a Wills & Estates lawyer for Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, explained several reasons why creating a last will and testament can benefit yourself and your loved ones. Oftentimes, incorrect assumptions are made about how your assets will be looked after...
