Wills, Estates & Trusts

According to a 2019 Survey by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, only half of all Canadians have wills. The number is even lower for Canadians under the age of… Learn More

Originally published: March 21, 2018 Updated: November 15, 2022 So you’ve been named as the executor of an estate, and you have been told that probate will be required…    What… Learn More

For those that are looking to the Income Tax Act for relief and comfort on the horizon after a difficult 2020, we suggest looking elsewhere. One of the many changes… Learn More

In recent years issues related to farm succession have attracted a lot of attention. Specifically the increase in litigation that has resulted from family disputes has been used as a reason… Learn More

What is a Will? A Will is a written document, in which you can state your wishes with respect to your minor children, and your property, money and other assets,… Learn More

The Hidden Dangers of Cutting Corners “My mother added me to her bank account as a joint account holder before she died. Can I just keep using that account for… Learn More

With a large number of baby boomers still at the helm of their business and hoping to retire in the near future, the thought of and anxiety around transitioning the… Learn More

Author Andrea J. Hadley is no longer with TDS. Please contact us for further assistance. Given the significant increase in blended families in recent years, it is becoming more and… Learn More

A Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench decision highlights the importance of planning for all contingencies when setting up a family trust. The case of Shinewald v. Putter et al, 2014… Learn More

2014 Federal Budget To date, testamentary trusts have been used as a tool to allow taxpayers to split income after death. These trusts are established through an individual’s last Will… Learn More

Joint accounts, when properly used, can be an effective tool for estate planning. Unfortunately, the law which applies to the transfer of joint accounts on the death of one account… Learn More

These videos were produced for Will Week by the Winnipeg Foundation. Will Week is an annual initiative providing free estate planning seminars led by professionals working in Wills and estate-planning.… Learn More

Brandi Field, former lawyer with TDS Law discusses a Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive. This video is presented for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute… Learn More

Jurisprudence in recent years has confirmed a movement away from the traditionally perceived manner in which costs are awarded in estate litigation. In contrast to Charles Dickens’ account of Jarndyce… Learn More

It’s All in the Plan The transfer of farming operations is often the most difficult issue for producers. It is both emotional and stressful, but also inevitable. Some producers have… Learn More

There are generally four equally important aspects of an effective estate plan, being: The Will; Planning while an individual is alive; General (Enduring) Power of Attorney; and Health Care Directive… Learn More

With the changing demographics in Canada, questions as to the duties and responsibilities of individuals such as committees and guardians of property, appointed by the Court to administer the assets… Learn More