February 18, 2023
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Community, Estates & Estate Planning
I did not think I would ever write a blog post with this title, but here were. Earlier this month, Bonnie Raitt won the Grammy for Song of the Year, for “Just Like That’, a song written and composed by her. The song was inspired by a true story about organ donation that Bonnie had
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November 29, 2022
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Estates & Estate Planning
Cornwall wills and estate planning lawyer Michele Allinotte discusses online accounts and digital assets.
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April 25, 2019
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Estates & Estate Planning, General Legal Matters
A non-paternity event (NPE) can cause significant legal issues. Cornwall lawyer Michele Allinotte discusses the Ontario law with Advocate Daily.
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April 24, 2019
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Estates & Estate Planning, General Legal Matters
What happens to your will if your lawyer holds the original and they retire or die? Cornwall lawyer Michele Allinotte explains.
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June 26, 2018
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Estates & Estate Planning, General Legal Matters
An insolvent estate adds a layer of complexity to an already emotionally fraught situation. I was recently interviewed by Advocate Daily on this issue.
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June 26, 2018
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Business Law, Estates & Estate Planning, General Legal Matters, Social Media
As society moves toward an online existence, it becomes increasingly important to account for our digital presence in our wills and in estate planning.
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June 26, 2018
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Estates & Estate Planning
The financial issues that arise from the death of a loved one can cause a significant amount of stress. It is important to look at all the options available to you to help defray the costs. The Canada Pension Plan offers a one-time lump-sum death benefit following the death of a contributor to the plan.
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March 17, 2011
| Michele Allinotte
| Blog, Estates & Estate Planning
Cornwall lawyer Michele Allinotte discusses how to start the difficult conversations about illness, incapacity and death by asking a simple question.
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