Did you know that if a husband and wife, without children, die in a common accident without a will, the next of kin of the youngest spouse (who is deemed to be the longest survivor of the two) will receive all the estate assets?

Did you know that a will is still valid even if you and your spouse are separated or divorced?

Did you know it is common, and indeed good practice, to name an alternate executor to act in the event the first named executor of your will is unable or unwilling to act when the time comes?

Field Law can help you work through these and other issues when organizing your estate. We understand that wills, trusts and estate matters can be very sensitive and emotional for our clients, therefore, our goal is to provide high quality and sound advice to assist our clients in achieving peace of mind.

Field Law can help you protect your assets and provide for the effective distribution of those assets to the relatives and friends who you wish to benefit. Our firm offers the following services to assist you with your will and estate planning:

• Preparation of a will (simple or complex)
• Establishment of trusts for spouse, children or grandchildren for the protection and effective management of estate assets
• Counsel regarding the proper procedures for handling of funds for dependent adults and reporting to the court
• Advice relating to the consequences of divorce and remarriage regarding a will
• Discussion of the estate planning implications of common law relationships and second marriages
• Advice and guidance concerning mental incapacity
• Counsel both individual executors and corporate trustees in the administration of estates and trusts
• Obtain probate to effect the transfer of estate assets to beneficiaries
• Administration of estates
• Counsel for the executors of estates
• Preparation of enduring power of attorneys
• Assistance in drafting a personal directive regarding medical and personal care decisions
• Dependent adult applications
• Tax effective strategies for estate planning
• Representation of executors, beneficiaries and claimants in litigation regarding disputes arising from estate issues