by Erika Hanrahan | Sep 15, 2026 | Estate Planning, Insights, News, Probate
When someone dies, their family may be left with questions about outstanding loans, credit cards, mortgages and other financial obligations. One of the most common concerns is whether those debts pass to their spouse, children or other beneficiaries. In most cases,...
by Erika Hanrahan | Sep 8, 2026 | Estate Planning, Insights
A Will made a decade ago, for a life that’s changed substantially since, can end up doing more harm than having no will at all, because it looks current, even when the law itself has already moved it aside. Marriage Can Revoke Your Will Under the Succession Act...
by Erika Hanrahan | Sep 2, 2026 | Insights
Being named an executor is often a surprise, and the responsibility can feel heavier than people expect — particularly while they’re also grieving. There’s no need to know everything on day one; understanding the general shape of the role makes it far less...
by Erika Hanrahan | Aug 26, 2026 | Insights
Discovering you’ve been left out of a will, or received far less than expected, is difficult on its own. Understanding whether you can actually do anything about it is a separate question — and the answer depends on specific legal criteria, not just how unfair...
by Erika Hanrahan | Aug 19, 2026 | Insights
It’s a common and understandable assumption: “I’ve made a Will, so it covers everything I own.” For property and some bank accounts, that isn’t necessarily true, and the reason has nothing to do with the Will itself. Two Ways to Own...
by Erika Hanrahan | Aug 12, 2026 | Insights
A Power of Attorney gives someone significant legal control over your finances while you’re still alive. Most people know they should have one. Far fewer stop to think carefully about who they’re actually appointing, or what happens if that choice turns...
