Zachary Murphy-Rogers

Nov 21, 2024 | cwilson.com | Diane Pereira |Zachary Murphy-Rogers

Clark Wilson’s Estates & Trusts Partner, Zachary Murphy-Rogers, was interviewed in a recent Globe and Mail article discussing the sensitive issue of leaving wealth to non-family members. With blended families and close friendships becoming more important, people are considering leaving assets to loved ones outside of their immediate family. The article discusses the potential complications and legal challenges that might arise from giving a large gift to an atypical beneficiary.

Sep 18, 2024 | cwilson.com | Diane Pereira |Zachary Murphy-Rogers

Clark Wilson’s Estates and Trusts Partner, Zachary Murphy-Rogers, was interviewed in a recent Globe and Mail article discussing the complexities of inheriting unusual assets. The article highlights how items like non-traditional collectibles or bitcoin wallets can pose challenges for heirs if not properly addressed in estate planning. These items often hold sentimental value for the deceased and are part of the significant wealth transfer from Canadian baby boomers to younger generations.

Sep 4, 2024 | mondaq.com | Zachary Murphy-Rogers

Incapacity planning As Canada's population continues to age, it has become increasingly important to understand the legal options available if your loved ones are struggling to take care of themselves. If you, or someone you know, has been appointed as an Attorney (under a Power of Attorney) or as a Representative (under a Representation Agreement) for a close friend or family member, you may have questions about the extent of the powers provided.

May 21, 2024 | mondaq.com | Zachary Murphy-Rogers

In my estate planning practice, I meet people every day who have been meaning to make or update their Will for quite a long time. When I ask what the barriers have been to getting such an important task done, my clients most often tell me that they have struggled to decide on a fair distribution for their estate after they die.

Dec 10, 2023 | mondaq.com | Zachary Murphy-Rogers |Maria Starko

When setting up a trust, it can be difficult to imagine all the future scenarios and who may end up entitled to trust property. When these uncertainties exist, it is important to know the possibility of the trust being varied or terminated in the future.