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Estate ReadinessMarch 23, 20266 min read
Estate Planning vs Estate Readiness: A Will Isn't Enough
Having a Will is only part of being prepared. Learn Estate Kit's three-part framework for legal, information and human readiness.
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Legal ReadinessMarch 9, 20265 min read
What Happens to Your Bank Accounts When You Die?
What happens to bank accounts after someone dies? Learn why access may be restricted, what an executor may need to provide and how joint accounts can differ.
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Legal ReadinessFebruary 23, 20269 min read
What Is Estate Planning? A Practical Guide for Canadians
Learn what estate planning covers in Canada, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, incapacity, beneficiaries and the decisions your family may one day rely on.
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Legal ReadinessFebruary 23, 20268 min read
Dying Without a Will in Canada: Who Actually Inherits
Who inherits when someone dies without a Will in Canada? See how Ontario and BC intestacy rules differ and where common-law partners stand.
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Legal ReadinessFebruary 16, 20266 min read
Why Being Next of Kin Gives You No Legal Authority
Being next of kin does not automatically give someone financial authority. Learn why legal authority matters and what can happen when no document is in place.
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Legal ReadinessFebruary 9, 20266 min read
The 3 Estate Planning Documents Every Canadian Needs
Wills and Powers of Attorney cover different situations. Learn the 3 core estate planning documents and why the terminology varies across Canada.
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Legal ReadinessFebruary 2, 20267 min read
15 Questions to Answer Before You Make Your Will
Before you make your Will, work through 15 decisions about executors, guardians, beneficiaries, trusts, debts, taxes, digital assets and more.
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Legal ReadinessJanuary 26, 20265 min read
What Is the Residue Clause in a Will, and Who Gets It?
What is the residue of an estate? Learn how a residue clause works, what it can cover and why this part of a Will often matters to beneficiaries.
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Legal ReadinessJanuary 19, 20266 min read
What to Do When Someone Dies Without a Will
When there is no Will or Power of Attorney, families may need court authority before they can act. Learn the first steps after a death or incapacity.
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