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An Insurance Trust

Another form of trust that we see in wills is an insurance trust. When people buy a life insurance policy, they generally name their spouse as the primary beneficiary. They can also name their children as the alternate beneficiaries or they might name the estate as the beneficiary. If they name the estate as the [...]

Testamentary And Incentive Trusts

In Ontario, beneficiaries are entitled to take their inheritance when they turn 18. If you’re leaving large gifts to children, you may not want them to have a large sum of money at age 18. In this case you can set up a testamentary trust in your will that says they only inherit at age [...]

What Happens When A Will Is Contested And How Are Costs Paid?

At the start, an important thing to realize is that, if a will is successfully contested, it is set aside and the previous will becomes the valid will and determines how the estate is distributed among the beneficiaries. Contesting a will is a very time-consuming and expensive process. It pays to be very certain that [...]

Spousal Trusts

When a person sets up a spousal trust in their will, the person directs certain funds or assets to be held in trust for the lifetime of their spouse. The spouse receives the benefit of the income from the trust and also, in most cases, has the right to use some or all of the [...]

What Happens When Someone Challenges A Will?

Charles Ticker discusses what happens when somone challenges a will. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with estate law issues in the Markham, Ontario Region, contact Charles B. Ticker for a consultation. This podcast is taken from an interview on 28 January 2009 with Charles B. Ticker, Estate Lawyer with Charles B. [...]

The Formal Steps That Must Be Taken When A Will Is Contested And Possible Costs

Charles Ticker discusses the steps that must be taken when a Will is contented and the possible costs. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with estate law issues in the Markham, Ontario Region, contact Charles B. Ticker for a consultation. This podcast is taken from an interview on 28 January 2009 with [...]

The Common Reasons For Contesting A Will

Charles Ticker discusses the common reasons why a Will would be contested. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with estate law issues in the Markham, Ontario Region, contact Charles B. Ticker for a consultation. This podcast is taken from an interview on 28 January 2009 with Charles B. Ticker, Estate Lawyer with [...]

Why A Will Might Be Challenged Because Of Undue Influence

Another common ground for contesting a will, although a much more difficult one, is undue influence. In this instance the challenger to the will alleges that the will does not really represent the true wishes of the deceased, but that the deceased was coerced into it, or unduly influenced by someone into writing the will. [...]

Protecting Your Will From A Future Claim Of Lack Of Testamentary Capacity

Charles Ticker discusses protecting your will from a future claim of lack of testamentary capacity. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with estate law issues in the Markham, Ontario Region, contact Charles B. Ticker for a consultation. This podcast is taken from an interview on 28 January 2009 with Charles B. Ticker, [...]

Other Claims That Can Be Made Against An Estate

Charles Ticker explains how other claims can be made against an estate. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with estate law issues in the Markham, Ontario Region, contact Charles B. Ticker for a consultation. This podcast is taken from an interview on 28 January 2009 with Charles B. Ticker, Estate Lawyer with [...]