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Can a Murderer Collect as a Beneficiary of the Victim’s Life Insurance?

Toronto estates lawyer Ian Hull recently published an article that appeared in the Toronto Star involving such a case in the United States. His commentary on this issue within a Canadian context sheds light on how this situation could unfold.

Important Inheritance Planning Facts and Steps for Canadians

The modern Canadian family looks very different than it did 50 years ago. Family dynamics are more complex and it makes inheritance planning a difficult task for most people. “In Canada, 12.6% of all families with children aged 24 or less – more than 460,000 Canadian families – are stepfamilies.” – Estate planning for complex…