Written by Robin K. Aitken, TEP.
“Everything to each other, and if we both go, to the kids”. Sound familiar? Estate planning is actually far more complicated than this.
For PEI residents, when preparing for your estate planning meeting with one of our lawyers, there are a number of things to consider. The checklist below will serve as a helpful tool.
Written by Robin Aitken, TEP, Partner in Charlottetown In 2025, Prince Edward Island introduced a sweeping modernization of its trust legislation through Bill No. 5 –Trustee Act, replacing the longstanding Trustee Act (Chapter T-8). This new Act represents a significant expansion of legislated trust law, enhancing fiduciary standards, expanding trustee powers, and providing further protections for beneficiaries. […]
read moreIntroduction Until recently, New Brunswick law required that individuals meet in the physical presence of witnesses – and in certain cases, lawyers – to execute a valid Will or Enduring Power of Attorney. On December 18, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which made in-person meetings more difficult and less safe, the New Brunswick […]
read moreThe Estates & Trusts team at Cox & Palmer is here to help you prepare your will. These are important steps to take now for peace of mind later.
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