What you need to know about estate planning laws today

Four changes to Ontario’s estate planning laws advisors and their clients need to consider.

 

Several important legal changes came into effect in 2022 for estate planning in Ontario that have an impact on how wills are produced and considered – in most cases, especially for people who are married, separated, and in common-law relationships.

 

Advisors and their clients should be aware of these new rules and seek proper estate planning advice to ensure that testamentary documents are compliant with the reforms and deliver their intended effect when executed.

 

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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-four-changes-to-ontarios-estate-planning-laws-advisors-and-their/