How to hold members’ and directors’ meetings despite COVID-19: A provincial overview
This article was updated on April 24, 2020 Provinces across Canada have declared states of emergencies or public health emergencies, and issued restrictions on mass gatherings. These restrictions range from banning all gatherings to limiting the number of people who […]
Nathalie Marchand and Troy McEachren quoted in The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail, "Ontario court to consider whether a will can be witnessed online as many Canadians draft new documents"
Nathalie Marchand and Troy McEachren comment on notarial wills in Quebec in The Globe and Mail. In Quebec, a third option exists called a notarial will, in which a notary witnesses the signing and the document does not later need […]
How to update a will during the Coronavirus pandemic
During the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), many of us are reflecting on whether our financial and family affairs are in order. Those whose affairs are in order take great comfort knowing that, if something were to happen to them, their family […]
Turning our minds to estate planning and the importance of maintaining an up-to-date estate plan
A number of factors motivate individuals to engage in the estate planning process. Common motivating factors include a change in relationship status, births or deaths in one’s family, a change in net worth and a health diagnosis that turns one’s […]
Disability Planning and Henson Style Trusts in Quebec
In many instances, a parent will not have sufficient assets to fully care for a disabled child for the remainder of his or her life. As a result, access to provincial benefits will be crucial for the disabled child. Provincial […]
