Probate
Celebrity Estate Dispute: What Canadians Can Learn from Music Legends By Ellison Martin | Estate Planning Expert When a world-renowned musician passes away unexpectedly, fans often focus on the music — but behind the scenes, families may be left navigating a complex celebrity estate dispute. The situation becomes even more challenging when a clear, legally […]
By George Baxter | Estate Planning Advisor Actor Anne Heche tragically passed away in 2022 without a Will. Her estate situation quickly became complicated — not only about who would control her assets, but who would care for her minor child. Her ex-partner petitioned to become executor, while family members disputed who should be responsible […]
Being an executor might sound respectable, but do you know what the role actually entails? Why is it a challenging role to take on? If you have recently been named as an executor of an estate, it’s important to carefully evaluate the potential pitfalls that come with the role: the legal, financial, and yes, the […]
By Allison Parrish | Probate Specialist Updated: March 2026 Probate can sound confusing; it sounds as if it is a complex legal term that involving a lot of paperwork, time, and money. At it’s very core, this process is simply about validating the authenticity of a Last Will and Testament. It is often a misunderstood […]
