After 12 years, 2,900 posts, 11,000 published comments, and more than 8,000,000 views, I'm closing the doors on this blog.
Frankly, I can't keep up! I'm running my law practice, which thankfully survived the pandemic. I'm still editing the Mensa Canada national magazine, still chairing the wills section of the Bar Admission Course, and I have a few new writing projects on the go. In a few months, my new book about building your family tree using wills and probate records will hit the bookstores (please keep an eye out for it; I'm really excited about it!). So, there being only so many hours in a day, I had to make some choices.
This website will stay as it is for now because I am told by many, many lawyers and non-lawyers alike that they refer to it often for information. I hope the archives will be useful for those of you working on specific questions. In the near future, I will formally archive it.
Also in the near future, you will see me again on a new, different website! I'll let everyone know when it's live.
Thanks to everyone who read my posts, commented, asked questions, and phoned/emailed me to talk about things I had posted. Writing this blog has been an educational experience for me, and it has kept me in touch with thousands of readers. Hugs!
I have never commented on any of your posts but have immensely enjoyed reading many of them. Also bought your book to provide info to loved ones.
ReplyDeleteOh, too bad. I have very much enjoyed reading many of you posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your years of service in maintaining this blog. A very good resource for those of us in the business.
ReplyDeleteSo appreciate all you’ve generously provided here, Lynn. As a fellow Butler descendant who has been researching my branch of the tree, I look forward to your new book, and wish you well in all endeavours! Nancy B
ReplyDeleteThank you for your service to the community. This website has been my home page for years. I'm an estates lawyer in Ontario. God Bless you.
ReplyDeleteReally sorry to see you stop: have enjoyed your comments and blogs and learned a lot over the years. My estates and wills practice has grown over the years and I found comfort in someone else working through the same problems I saw every week.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your valuable contribution and stay safe and healthy.
Thank you Lynn for your dedication to this important aspect of the law. I have been reading this blog for years after finding it from a search I did for my Law 12 class! I bought your book The No Nonsense, Real Life Guide to Estate Planning in Canada and it was very helpful with my parents and for myself. Good luck in your next endeavor; however, I'll miss your posts! Cheryl in Vancouver
ReplyDeleteAwww, sorry to know this. I have read all the posts even when they will never apply to me. I have learned a lot. Thank you for enlightening me. Good Luck in your future endeavours...I know you will be successful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynn for the great blog all these years. Your writings have helped me when I was managing my parents' estate and I really appreciated your expertise. Best of luck to you in the future!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your valuable insights and great advice over the years. It was so helpful to be able to reference posts and be better prepared for dealing with my family's estate issues. Best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynne for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I am a Legacy Giving Officer for a University in Ontario and have learned so much from your blog, the questions and your comments. Cheers to your next chapter!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynne for the work that has gone into these posts over the last 12 years. They have always been an incredible resource. Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all that you do and wonderfully share on this blog. I enjoy reading every post. When my wife and I stepped up as Estate Administrators I didn't hesitate to order "How Executors Avoid Personal Liability." It was the best resource to help us through that journey. We followed your advice and guidance in that book and it made the whole process so much easier. The best advice? Set up all the accounts and spreadsheets and communicate often with the beneficiaries. I am looking forward to your next site.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed reading your posts and the comments too. What a great resource. So glad you aren't taking it down, but archiving instead. I will undoubtedly refer to it again. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynne for such a great website. I have turned many times to your blog looking for answers for myself, friends and family members. The knowledge that you had provided has helped us all immensely. You have provided us all with a great wealth of knowledge. We will miss you Lynne, and im looking forward to your new website. CHEERS to you Lynne!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynn for years of expert comments in a simple and readable manner that was a great reference point for all of us. Blessings in your journey
ReplyDeleteThank-you very much!
ReplyDeleteComing to this after you've closed up - but I am yet another follower that is back to research your insight on a particular matter. Thank you for so generously sharing your knowledge and passion with us all!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your dedication. I have searched the blog for info on my specific situation but have found that everyones situation is unique to them.... But mine is more bizarre!
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