My brother has died without a will. We are trying to valueMy brother has died without a will. We are trying to value the estate and come up with $26-32k in assets, but $71k in liabilities. Should we be bankrupting the estate? … read more
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My wife and I Separated October 16, 2014 following an attemptMy wife and I Separated October 16, 2014 following an attempt she made on her life. She was suffering from a mental illness and this had not been her first attempt. During our separation she changed h… read more
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My sister in law began a common law relationship 6 years ago.My sister in law began a common law relationship 6 years ago. Her common law partner died in March, 2014. When settling the estate it was discovered that according to the will the common laws children… read more
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I have a will and would like to revise it. I have a house,I have a will and would like to revise it. I have a house, still has mortgage, two cars, life insurance, federal employee benefits, RRSP. Currently my daughter is beneficiary, and in case she dies bef… read more
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My brother died intestate a week ago. He was never marriedMy brother died intestate a week ago. He was never married nor had any children. Myself and my younger brother are his only next of kin. I'm administering his estate, which isn't large, as my younger … read more
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Thank you for taking my question! I am one of 4 beneficiariesThank you for taking my question! I am one of 4 beneficiaries of an 'Estate' in Ontario. My brother is the 'Executor' of the estate and I am generally accepting and supportive of how he has handled th… read more
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Hello, my father is living abroad (but is a Canadian citizen).Hello, my father is living abroad (but is a Canadian citizen). He has recently suffered some pretty serious health setbacks and his return to Canada, where he has a condo, is looking like it may never… read more
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Do RRSPs, GICs, Life Insurance, other Pensions become partDo RRSP's, GIC's, Life Insurance, other Pensions become part of someone's estate when they die? All of these have a named beneficiary but I just read something that said it could be considered part of… read more
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Estates/Wills Brother died, had a will and Im executor.Estates/Wills Brother died, had a will and I'm executor. Legally divorced with minor daughter. Was common law and then split up. My brother had a trailer that he sold and moved in with ex common law i… read more
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The situation is a common law relationship for 5 years, MrXThe situation is a common law relationship for 5 years, MrX passed away suddenly Sep 3, leaving a c/l spouse, divorced wife, and two children under the age of 18. Ex wife has already contacted c/l wif… read more
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my father in law died very recently and a new will has beenmy father in law died very recently and a "new" will has been brought forward by a relative, the new will however has incorrect initials on two of the four pages where it appears that a S has been sub… read more
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Hi, Nov.25/10 it has been a year that we are separated. IntermHi, Nov.25/10 it has been a year that we are separated. Interm order went into effect in June, and we agreed upon sposal support, sell of the house and personal effects. The only think to be settled i… read more
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My ex-husband died April 4, 2009. i am the named beneficiaryMy ex-husband died April 4, 2009. i am the named beneficiary on his locked in RRSP, he acquired it sometime in the 1980's. he never remarried, lived with someone for a bit, but i believe they never fi… read more
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Hi I am the executor of a a small estate. In total there isHi: I am the executor of a a small estate. In total there is about $23,000.00 cash in the estate account (from the deceased accounts). She did not have any assets such as houses, cars etc - she was di… read more
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I am a single lady and don;t want to get taken advantage byI am a single lady and don;t want to get taken advantage by a broker or insurance agent. I own my own home in B.C and have a business, some savings and some RRSPs. He is trying to sell me life insuran… read more
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My ex-wife died and my question is. Do I have any claim toMy ex-wife died and my question is. Do I have any claim to her spousal RRSP funds which I contributed. I paid in for approximately 25 years and we where separated for approximately 6 years. Her will l… read more
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