Is your Will up to date? The challenges of settling an estate after a sudden loss

二月 22, 2019 | RBC Wealth Management


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When Greg Howson suffered a heart attack at the age of 57, he left his grieving family unprepared for the work that lay ahead.

Grieving the death of a loved one is often a painful and emotional process. When the death is tragic and unexpected, aspects of that process can become even more complicated.

When Greg Howson suffered a major heart attack at the age of 57, he left a grieving family unprepared for the work that lay ahead.

When Greg died, he was working through a separation from his partner of 18 years. Listed as the executor of Greg's estate, his partner agreed to renounce his right to act as executor. This allowed Greg's brother Garry to assume the responsibilities of administering the estate.

 

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