For this Sightline Conversation, Sightline’s Paul de Sousa speaks with Aaron Edgar from Edgar Chana Law, a boutique estate planning firm. During this conversation, de Sousa and Edgar discuss the dangers of estate planning without having a specialist by your side. Specifically, de Sousa and Edgar discuss:
- The downside of do-it-yourself (DIY) wills
- The dangers of leaving Power of Attorney in the wrong hands
- COVID-19’s impact on estate planning strategies
- The consequences of passing without a will
- The importance of reviewing designations and keeping documents up-to-date
You can listen to de Sousa and Edgar’s conversation here. As always, please contact us at (416) 945-6228 with any questions.
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