We often think about the legacy we leave behind. It is more than just memories. It is about the tangible

Spot the red flags early to prevent your loved ones trouble in the time of grief.

Art lives longer than its maker. A sketch. A draft novel. A song never released. These things carry value. They

Pets are family. They are not just property to many of us. Still, under Alberta law a pet is legally

At Forum Estates, headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we believe it’s vital for people to understand the full implications (legal, financial,

Death is unsettling on its own. When a person dies owing more than they own things get more complicated. What

Testamentary freedom–the idea that you may give your property away on death however you like–has long been a cornerstone of

When planning your estate in Alberta, the question often arises: which kind of will gives your wishes the strongest legal

Canada’s trust landscape changed. Quietly at first. Then quickly. If you administer a family trust, 2025 is not the year

Life is not static. Relationships shift. Families grow, separate, or blend together. Yet estate plans often sit untouched, written once

Every parent hopes the unimaginable never happens. Yet if it does, the clarity of a well-drafted will can mean everything

Owning property or investments across borders is no longer unusual for Canadians.

Entrepreneurs build more than businesses. They build legacies. But without careful planning, even successful enterprises can lose value in transition.

The family home carries more than bricks and beams. It holds memory. Identity. A sense of place.

Losing a loved one is hard. Managing their estate can feel even harder. You rely on the executor or personal

Probate–the court process that validates a will and gives your executor authority–can be time-consuming, public, and expensive.

When you think of estate planning, joint tenancy often seems like the simplest, smoothest way to handle property. The idea

Estate planning is one of those tasks many mean to do. Few begin early. Time passes. Changes happen.

Ethical wills are returning. Long before estate lawyers and legal jargon, people passed on more than land or money. They

Inheritance is more than paper. It is history. It is memory. It is identity. In multicultural cultures such as Canada

Probate is not just paperwork. It is the legal bridge between a death and the distribution of an estate.

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Probate is not new to estate planning. It entails going to court with a will. The court examines whether it

Digital assets are now part of our daily lives. They span cryptocurrency, domain names and NFTs. They may be worth

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It seems easy to write a will: Launch a template. Work out your own words. Improve your copy. Sign. Done.

In the age of climate awareness, Canadians are embracing a new kind of legacy. No longer content with leaving behind

A sprawling family cottage nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, its weathered dock creaking under the weight of decades

Across Canada, provinces are updating Power of Attorney (POA) regulations, and what was once a straightforward legal tool is now

Your family’s cherished cottage by the lake, where summer evenings are spent with laughter echoing over the water and memories

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) looms large, ready to scrutinize every detail.

Being a common-law partner in Canada might feel like marriage in every way…until you face the law on death, inheritance,

The landscape of Canadian estate planning is evolving. When blended families and second marriages come into play, the risk of

In Canada’s evolving estate law terrain, the 30-year-old stereotype of testators wielding absolute control over their legacy is fraying.