Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation
4580 Dufferin Street, Suite 302 M3H 5Y2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Courts are slowly reopening across 0ntario Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estate Planning Law: Federal, Provincial and Territorial Last July 6, The Ministry of the Attorney General, which is responsible for courts administration and courthouse facilities, began the first phase of a plan to return to full court operations across Ontario. Starting with a limited number of courthouses and courtrooms, operations will continue to expand, with a targeted completion date of N...ovember 1, 2020. While this is good news, there are still some obstacles to overcome when dealing with the court system as we navigate the ‘new normal.’

Addressing your digital assets in your will With the increasing trend towards a digital way of life, it’s essential to keep your digital assets in mind when planning your will and estate. At Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation, we have the expertise to guide you through the steps needed to include digital assets as part of your estate planning process; and help you select an executor who would be the best choice for dealing with those assets.

Keeping your children legally safe during COVID-19 Due to COVID-19, law offices are currently required to use remote interviews and signings related to Family Law Legislation, including COVID-19 cases. Ontario courts are open only for what they deem to be ‘urgent’ family court matters. If you have any concerns about the safety of your children in today’s COVID-19 climate, talk to us. We’ll help you determine whether or not your case is considered by the court to be ‘urgent’, and what your next legal steps should be.

During COVID-19, Family Law managed remotely. In light of the current COVID-19 environment, the Law Society of Ontario is encouraging law offices to use remote business models in their operations. That includes remote interviews and signings related to Family Law Legislation. At Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation, we can help you manage your Family Law issues remotely.

In light of COVID-19 Howard Nightingale Professional Corporation is taking measures to safeguard the health and safety of our clients and employees while ensuring that we continue to provide business continuity and service. Our office remains open with our team working staggered hours or working remotely to minimize the risk of transmission. Please contact us for all of your legal needs or if you have questions about the impact of COVID-19 on all your legal matters, current ...or pending. We would be pleased to review co-operative means to resolving matters moving forward. We are continuously monitoring ongoing developments and will implement updated steps as and when necessary. We ask that you not attend our office if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, you have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days or you know or suspect that you have been in close contact with someone who has recently travelled outside of Canada or been diagnosed with COVID-19. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation at this time. Be well and continue to care for those in need. Thank you.

Do you have a family member with special needs who is receiving benefits through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)? If so, it’s important to know that if you are planning to leave that loved one an inheritance, it will be considered an asset and disqualify them from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits unless a special arrangement is made. The good news is that this arrangement CAN be made....

Trusts: Testamentary vs. inter vivos. Which is right for your estate and beneficiaries? Family Law Legislation: Federal, Provincial and Territorial A trust can be a smart move to protect your estate and provide for your beneficiaries. It’s a way to make sure your wealth is shared equitably amongst your heirs, and avoid potentially countless headaches about your estate. It also ensures a certain amount of time to pass before the beneficiaries have access to the full amount...