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Blog - August 14, 2020

Canadian Legal Wills Blog

Articles related to estate planning documents in Canada

Why we’ve decided to help Education workers Let me start this article by saying that we believe everybody should have a Will. I have a Will, I wrote my first Will when I was 30 years old before I was married and before I had children. A Will is a key document that should be in everybody’s drawer. It is not a […] The post Why we’ve decided to help Education workers appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
Yes, we now support Québec Wills! We wrote a blog article back in 2014 explaining why we didn’t support Québec Wills. We explained that it was a really tricky challenge. But the good news is, that after months of work, we can now proudly say that our service is across the whole of Canada, no exceptions. All of our services now […] The post Yes, we now support Québec Wills! appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
Working with a Will – The most common problems that arise At LegalWills.ca, we help you to write your Will. We do not get involved in the probate process at all. After you have died, your Will is probated, and your Executor has the responsibility to carry out the instructions in your Will. Sometimes this is where the problems start and estate disputes arise. This is […] The post Working with a Will – The most common problems that arise appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
Writing your Will is the first step – how to help your Executor Online Will writing services have changed the game for Will writing. The traditional barriers of cost and convenience no longer apply. There was a time when a simply Will would cost $600 and take two or three visits to a lawyer. These visits would have to be co-ordinated with a spouse and other family members. […] The post Writing your Will is the first step – how to help your Executor appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
What happens to your debt when you die? We are often asked this question from people who have been named as the Executor in a Will. They need to know if they are personally liable for any debts owed and what if there is not enough in the estate to cover them. What happens to your debt when you die? Our friends at […] The post What happens to your debt when you die? appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
Estate planning in troubled times Today’s blog post isn’t quite like anything we’ve done before. We felt, all things considered, that it was important to connect with you all on a more human level. Even though we’re still working away behind the scenes, it certainly isn’t ‘business as usual’ for us — or for anyone for that matter. It’s hard […] The post Estate planning in troubled times appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
Every document you need – how to write it, and how much it costs. We live in unprecedented times. We have a COVID-19 global pandemic. People are being told to self-isolate. Others are being placed in quarantine. It’s a worrying situation that does not appear to be abating. It may be time to pause and to think about which documents you should have in place. If COVID-19 goes away, […] The post Every document you need – how to write it, and how much it costs. appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
The Canada Will Registry We receive a call almost daily that sounds something like: “My father has recently died. We know he had a Will, but we can’t find it. What can we do?” The simple answer is, keep looking. If you die, and nobody can find your Will, the result is exactly the same as dying without a […] The post The Canada Will Registry appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
An estate plan for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – The Expat Will? Disclaimer: This article is using the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as an illustration of a widely experienced situation. We are not suggesting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle use our service; it would be up to them to decide whether the Expat Will service at LegalWills.ca is a good fit for them. We have […] The post An estate plan for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – The Expat Will? appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.
Canadian estate planning quiz Explanation of the answers This was a tough quiz covering estate planning in Canada. In this article we will provide you with some explanations for our answers. Common-Law inheritance in Canada Question 1 This is sadly one of the most dangerous misconceptions. There is a widely held belief that living with somebody for more than […] The post Canadian estate planning quiz appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Why we’ve decided to help Education workers

Let me start this article by saying that we believe everybody should have a Will. I have a Will, I wrote my first Will when I was 30 years old before I was married and before I had children. A Will is a key document that should be in everybody’s drawer. It is not a […]

The post Why we’ve decided to help Education workers appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Yes, we now support Québec Wills!

We wrote a blog article back in 2014 explaining why we didn’t support Québec Wills. We explained that it was a really tricky challenge. But the good news is, that after months of work, we can now proudly say that our service is across the whole of Canada, no exceptions. All of our services now […]

The post Yes, we now support Québec Wills! appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Working with a Will – The most common problems that arise

At LegalWills.ca, we help you to write your Will. We do not get involved in the probate process at all. After you have died, your Will is probated, and your Executor has the responsibility to carry out the instructions in your Will. Sometimes this is where the problems start and estate disputes arise. This is […]

The post Working with a Will – The most common problems that arise appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Writing your Will is the first step – how to help your Executor

Online Will writing services have changed the game for Will writing. The traditional barriers of cost and convenience no longer apply. There was a time when a simply Will would cost $600 and take two or three visits to a lawyer. These visits would have to be co-ordinated with a spouse and other family members. […]

The post Writing your Will is the first step – how to help your Executor appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

What happens to your debt when you die?

We are often asked this question from people who have been named as the Executor in a Will. They need to know if they are personally liable for any debts owed and what if there is not enough in the estate to cover them. What happens to your debt when you die? Our friends at […]

The post What happens to your debt when you die? appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Estate planning in troubled times

Today’s blog post isn’t quite like anything we’ve done before. We felt, all things considered, that it was important to connect with you all on a more human level. Even though we’re still working away behind the scenes, it certainly isn’t ‘business as usual’ for us — or for anyone for that matter. It’s hard […]

The post Estate planning in troubled times appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Every document you need – how to write it, and how much it costs.

We live in unprecedented times. We have a COVID-19 global pandemic. People are being told to self-isolate. Others are being placed in quarantine. It’s a worrying situation that does not appear to be abating. It may be time to pause and to think about which documents you should have in place. If COVID-19 goes away, […]

The post Every document you need – how to write it, and how much it costs. appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

The Canada Will Registry

We receive a call almost daily that sounds something like: “My father has recently died. We know he had a Will, but we can’t find it. What can we do?” The simple answer is, keep looking. If you die, and nobody can find your Will, the result is exactly the same as dying without a […]

The post The Canada Will Registry appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

An estate plan for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – The Expat Will?

Disclaimer: This article is using the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as an illustration of a widely experienced situation. We are not suggesting that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle use our service; it would be up to them to decide whether the Expat Will service at LegalWills.ca is a good fit for them. We have […]

The post An estate plan for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – The Expat Will? appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

Canadian estate planning quiz

Explanation of the answers This was a tough quiz covering estate planning in Canada. In this article we will provide you with some explanations for our answers. Common-Law inheritance in Canada Question 1 This is sadly one of the most dangerous misconceptions. There is a widely held belief that living with somebody for more than […]

The post Canadian estate planning quiz appeared first on The Canadian Legal Wills Blog.

U.S. Legal Wills Blog

Articles related to estate planning documents in the United States

Estate Planning in troubled times Today’s blog post isn’t quite like anything we’ve done before. We felt, all things considered, that it was important to connect with you all on a more human level. Even though we’re still working away behind the scenes, it certainly isn’t ‘business as usual’ for us — or for anyone for that matter. It’s hard […] The post Estate Planning in troubled times appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Updating your Will. When? How? and How much? We recently commissioned a survey to determine how many Americans didn’t have a Will. But we added a question that most surveys don’t ask; “Do you have a Will, but you consider it to be out-of-date?”. People often feel that it’s difficult to get their Will written. But updating a Will can be just as […] The post Updating your Will. When? How? and How much? appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Write your own Will – 10 reasons why it just makes sense. You don’t need a lawyer to write a Will. A lawyer, or estate planning attorney is trained in the law. If you have doubts about a particular situation, and you need a legal opinion on this situation, then you should speak to a lawyer. Most people when they write a Will do not need to […] The post Write your own Will – 10 reasons why it just makes sense. appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Last Will and Testament – What it is, When you need it, How to write it. What is a Last Will and Testament? A Last Will and Testament is a document that is written while you are mentally capable, that expresses your wishes for after you have died. It deals with the distribution of your possessions (your “estate”) and makes key appointments like your Executor (the person who will carry out […] The post Last Will and Testament – What it is, When you need it, How to write it. appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
How much does a Will cost? And why? This question leads to a number of further questions: What exactly is a Will? Why are some Wills free? Why do some Wills cost $1,000? How much should a Will cost? What about online Will services? Why do Wills at USLegalWills.com cost $39.95? We will address all of these questions and more in this article. […] The post How much does a Will cost? And why? appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Estate Planning: Best Advice for New Parents There are around four million births every year in the US. That’s a lot of babies to clothe, feed and diaper change. Becoming a parent is one of the greatest joys in life but it also brings with it a lot of responsibilities.When your child is born you might not think immediately about estate planning, […] The post Estate Planning: Best Advice for New Parents appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Named Executor of a Will: Now What? After an individual’s death, his or her assets will be gathered, business affairs settled, debts paid, necessary tax returns filed, and assets distributed as the deceased individual directed in their will. This distribution of assets will be conducted on behalf of the decedent by a person acting in a fiduciary capacity, either as the executor […] The post Named Executor of a Will: Now What? appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
How to Choose a Legal Guardian for Your Children When we decide to sit down and write a Will we obviously think about our valuable possessions, property and savings, but more importantly than all of that, you might need to consider a legal guardian for your children. Two-thirds of American parents haven’t chosen a legal guardian, but whether your children are infants or teenagers, […] The post How to Choose a Legal Guardian for Your Children appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Online Will services – comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills.com – Executive Summary Looking for an alternative to LegalZoom for writing your Will? You may not have time to read this complete article, so here are the key points; Both LegalZoom and USLegalWills.com have been offering Will writing services for nearly 20 years now. The longevity of both companies is an […] The post Online Will services – comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.
Clients need a Will? Affiliate opportunities at USLegalWills.com Addressing the Will writing gap for your clients Do you work in an industry that promotes Will writing for your clients? Maybe you are in finance, or insurance, or the funeral industry. Perhaps you work for a charity that promotes the idea of planned giving in one’s estate plan. Maybe you just work in the […] The post Clients need a Will? Affiliate opportunities at USLegalWills.com appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Estate Planning in troubled times

The post Estate Planning in troubled times appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Updating your Will. When? How? and How much?

We recently commissioned a survey to determine how many Americans didn’t have a Will. But we added a question that most surveys don’t ask; “Do you have a Will, but you consider it to be out-of-date?”. People often feel that it’s difficult to get their Will written. But updating a Will can be just as […]

The post Updating your Will. When? How? and How much? appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Write your own Will – 10 reasons why it just makes sense.

You don’t need a lawyer to write a Will. A lawyer, or estate planning attorney is trained in the law. If you have doubts about a particular situation, and you need a legal opinion on this situation, then you should speak to a lawyer. Most people when they write a Will do not need to […]

The post Write your own Will – 10 reasons why it just makes sense. appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Last Will and Testament – What it is, When you need it, How to write it.

What is a Last Will and Testament? A Last Will and Testament is a document that is written while you are mentally capable, that expresses your wishes for after you have died. It deals with the distribution of your possessions (your “estate”) and makes key appointments like your Executor (the person who will carry out […]

The post Last Will and Testament – What it is, When you need it, How to write it. appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

How much does a Will cost? And why?

This question leads to a number of further questions: What exactly is a Will? Why are some Wills free? Why do some Wills cost $1,000? How much should a Will cost? What about online Will services? Why do Wills at USLegalWills.com cost $39.95? We will address all of these questions and more in this article. […]

The post How much does a Will cost? And why? appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Estate Planning: Best Advice for New Parents

There are around four million births every year in the US. That’s a lot of babies to clothe, feed and diaper change. Becoming a parent is one of the greatest joys in life but it also brings with it a lot of responsibilities.When your child is born you might not think immediately about estate planning, […]

The post Estate Planning: Best Advice for New Parents appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Named Executor of a Will: Now What?

After an individual’s death, his or her assets will be gathered, business affairs settled, debts paid, necessary tax returns filed, and assets distributed as the deceased individual directed in their will. This distribution of assets will be conducted on behalf of the decedent by a person acting in a fiduciary capacity, either as the executor […]

The post Named Executor of a Will: Now What? appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

How to Choose a Legal Guardian for Your Children

When we decide to sit down and write a Will we obviously think about our valuable possessions, property and savings, but more importantly than all of that, you might need to consider a legal guardian for your children. Two-thirds of American parents haven’t chosen a legal guardian, but whether your children are infants or teenagers, […]

The post How to Choose a Legal Guardian for Your Children appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Online Will services – comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills

Comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills.com – Executive Summary Looking for an alternative to LegalZoom for writing your Will? You may not have time to read this complete article, so here are the key points; Both LegalZoom and USLegalWills.com have been offering Will writing services for nearly 20 years now. The longevity of both companies is an […]

The post Online Will services – comparing LegalZoom with USLegalWills appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

Clients need a Will? Affiliate opportunities at USLegalWills.com

Addressing the Will writing gap for your clients Do you work in an industry that promotes Will writing for your clients? Maybe you are in finance, or insurance, or the funeral industry. Perhaps you work for a charity that promotes the idea of planned giving in one’s estate plan. Maybe you just work in the […]

The post Clients need a Will? Affiliate opportunities at USLegalWills.com appeared first on The U.S. Legal Wills Blog.

U.K. Legal Wills Blog

Articles related to estate planning documents in England and Wales

Signing your Will – how the recent law change can help you finally write your Will. The legal statute that describes the requirements for signing your Will was written in 1837. That same year, Queen Victoria ascended to the throne, Michigan became the 26th US State, and Samuel Morse invented the telegraph. It was a long, long time ago. The 1837 Wills Act states that in order for a Will to […] The post Signing your Will – how the recent law change can help you finally write your Will. appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
Will writing in troubled times Today’s blog post isn’t quite like anything we’ve done before. We felt, all things considered, that it was important to connect with you all on a more human level. Even though we’re still working away behind the scenes, it certainly isn’t ‘business as usual’ for us — or for anyone for that matter. It’s hard […] The post Will writing in troubled times appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
How to make a Will – for somebody else…today We are in the midst of a very strange time with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are being asked to “self-isolate”, some people are being quarantined, and thoughts are turning to estate planning and getting one’s affairs in order. We get this question a lot: “Can you let me know how to make […] The post How to make a Will – for somebody else…today appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
How can I update my Will? Most people don’t have a Will. And of those who do, many are not kept up to date. We often hear from people who prepared a Will decades ago, sometimes before they had children. They have a sense of knowing that their Will is in place, but they know in their heart that the Will […] The post How can I update my Will? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
Writing a Will for the non-traditional family Many of us now live in non-traditional, or “non-nuclear” families. According to Encyclopedia Brittanica “A nuclear family, elementary family or conjugal family is a family group consisting of two parents and their children (one or more).” It is the classic family structure which is still common, but according to every statistical analysis, a decreasing number […] The post Writing a Will for the non-traditional family appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
Dying without a Will – When does it make sense? Dying without a Will is a choice. You can choose whether to take the time to prepare a Will, or you can delay, postpone and procrastinate. But it is important to understand the consequences of dying without a Will, not just with the distribution of your possessions, but also with the “estate administration” process. Hopefully […] The post Dying without a Will – When does it make sense? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
Probate in the UK; What is probate, and what does it cost? There are two ways to die in the UK; with a Will, and without a Will. If you are clever, you would choose the former. There is never a time when planning to die without a Will makes sense. But whether or not you have a Will makes a difference when it comes to the […] The post Probate in the UK; What is probate, and what does it cost? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
Challenging a Will: What are the grounds for contesting a Will in the UK? Have you ever been left out of a Will and thought that you deserved something from the estate? Do you think that family members have acted unfairly, or that a step-parent has influenced your parent? do you think that something suspicious may have happened to a parent’s Will? This article discusses the grounds for challenging […] The post Challenging a Will: What are the grounds for contesting a Will in the UK? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
Make a Will online – 4 steps, 20 minutes, only £39.95 Most UK adults do not have a Will. It’s unfortunate because every adult needs a Will and you shouldn’t wait until some time in the future. A Will should be written whilst you are young, and updated throughout your life. Fortunately, now there are great options to make a Will online. Traditionally, making a Will […] The post Make a Will online – 4 steps, 20 minutes, only £39.95 appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.
The Will Template at LegalWills.co.uk. Your Will in 20 minutes. Technically, the Will writing service at LegalWills.co.uk is not a Will template, but rather, 160 templates, offering an infinite number of different Wills. We guide you through the process of preparing your Will by stepping you through ten sections. You answer questions as you go, which directs you through to the next section. Just like […] The post The Will Template at LegalWills.co.uk. Your Will in 20 minutes. appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Signing your Will – how the recent law change can help you finally write your Will.

The legal statute that describes the requirements for signing your Will was written in 1837. That same year, Queen Victoria ascended to the throne, Michigan became the 26th US State, and Samuel Morse invented the telegraph. It was a long, long time ago. The 1837 Wills Act states that in order for a Will to […]

The post Signing your Will – how the recent law change can help you finally write your Will. appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Will writing in troubled times

The post Will writing in troubled times appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

How to make a Will – for somebody else…today

We are in the midst of a very strange time with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are being asked to “self-isolate”, some people are being quarantined, and thoughts are turning to estate planning and getting one’s affairs in order. We get this question a lot: “Can you let me know how to make […]

The post How to make a Will – for somebody else…today appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

How can I update my Will?

Most people don’t have a Will. And of those who do, many are not kept up to date. We often hear from people who prepared a Will decades ago, sometimes before they had children. They have a sense of knowing that their Will is in place, but they know in their heart that the Will […]

The post How can I update my Will? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Writing a Will for the non-traditional family

Many of us now live in non-traditional, or “non-nuclear” families. According to Encyclopedia Brittanica “A nuclear family, elementary family or conjugal family is a family group consisting of two parents and their children (one or more).” It is the classic family structure which is still common, but according to every statistical analysis, a decreasing number […]

The post Writing a Will for the non-traditional family appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Dying without a Will – When does it make sense?

Dying without a Will is a choice. You can choose whether to take the time to prepare a Will, or you can delay, postpone and procrastinate. But it is important to understand the consequences of dying without a Will, not just with the distribution of your possessions, but also with the “estate administration” process. Hopefully […]

The post Dying without a Will – When does it make sense? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Probate in the UK; What is probate, and what does it cost?

There are two ways to die in the UK; with a Will, and without a Will. If you are clever, you would choose the former. There is never a time when planning to die without a Will makes sense. But whether or not you have a Will makes a difference when it comes to the […]

The post Probate in the UK; What is probate, and what does it cost? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Challenging a Will: What are the grounds for contesting a Will in the UK?

Have you ever been left out of a Will and thought that you deserved something from the estate? Do you think that family members have acted unfairly, or that a step-parent has influenced your parent? do you think that something suspicious may have happened to a parent’s Will? This article discusses the grounds for challenging […]

The post Challenging a Will: What are the grounds for contesting a Will in the UK? appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

Make a Will online – 4 steps, 20 minutes, only £39.95

Most UK adults do not have a Will. It’s unfortunate because every adult needs a Will and you shouldn’t wait until some time in the future. A Will should be written whilst you are young, and updated throughout your life. Fortunately, now there are great options to make a Will online. Traditionally, making a Will […]

The post Make a Will online – 4 steps, 20 minutes, only £39.95 appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

The Will Template at LegalWills.co.uk. Your Will in 20 minutes.

Technically, the Will writing service at LegalWills.co.uk is not a Will template, but rather, 160 templates, offering an infinite number of different Wills. We guide you through the process of preparing your Will by stepping you through ten sections. You answer questions as you go, which directs you through to the next section. Just like […]

The post The Will Template at LegalWills.co.uk. Your Will in 20 minutes. appeared first on The U.K. Legal Wills Blog.

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