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The Benefits of a Cohabitation Agreement

The Benefits of a Cohabitation Agreement

by Cohen Highley | Mar 13, 2026 | Articles, Family Law, News, Wills & Estates

The Benefits of a Cohabitation Agreement Article By Erin O’Leary A cohabitation agreement (often called a “cohab” or sometimes a “prenup”) is a written legal contract for two people who live together in a marriage-like relationship. It can be used whether or not...

Can parents with minor children control when their children receive their inheritance?

by Cohen Highley | Aug 1, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, News, On Air, Wills & Estates

Aesha Patel Anncr: I’m with Aesha Patel from Cohen Highley. Aesha, can parents with minor children control when their children receive their inheritance? Aesha: Yes. Including a Trust in your will lets you establish timeframes for your beneficiaries to receive their...

Who pays the ongoing bills of a person after they die?

by Cohen Highley | Aug 1, 2025 | Announcements, Articles, News, On Air, Wills & Estates

Aesha Patel Anncr: I’m with Aesha Patel from Cohen Highley. Aesha, who pays ongoing bills of a person after they die? Aesha: The executor is responsible for ongoing expenses of the deceased, and his or her estate. Payments are made from the assets of the estate....

Is there anything that parents with children on Ontario Disability Support Program should know?

by Cohen Highley | Jul 16, 2024 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Is there anything that parents with children on Ontario Disability Support Program should know? by Aesha Patel https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/uploads/Cohen-Highley-INT-July-26-FM96.mp3 Aesha Patel Yes, If a child who relies on ODSP payments receives a windfall of...

Legal Moment: If someone can’t manage their personal care, and/or finances, but doesn’t have a POA, what happens?

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Joshua Laplante Often a family member or loved one will have to apply through the courts for guardianship of that person. How long does that take? A couple of months to a year, or longer depending on variables. Say dad slipped into a coma, he’s stable but he...

Legal Moment: What’s a reasonable timeline that beneficiaries can expect for an estate to be finalized?

by Cohen Highley | Dec 1, 2023 | On Air, Wills & Estates

Joshua Laplante ANNOUNCER: I’m with Josh Laplante from Cohen Highly Lawyers. What’s a reasonable timeline beneficiaries should expect for estates to be finalized? JOSH: While beneficiaries can get stressed after a few months, a loose term used is the...
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