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Bōde Launches Strategic Partnership with Cadence

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Cadence

A perfect match for Cadence, Bōde's partnership will enable those who are dealing with the selling of an inherited property complete control of the selling process. Bōde's software will provide Cadence users every support they could possibly need, from lawyers to home inspectors and everything in between.

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What Happens to My Online Accounts When I Die?

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Amber Hoffart

Did you know the average person under 70 years old has more than 160 digital accounts? With our digital footprints constantly increasing, it’s important to know what happens to our digital assets after death and how to protect them before that.

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Thinking of getting an estate lawyer? Here are a few things to consider.

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Cadence

Lawyers can take some of the estate-related duties off executors’ hands, but what they will or won't do can range from person to person and place to place. In addition, lawyer fees can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars, depending on the tasks they are performing.

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Executor vs. Administrator – What’s the difference?

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Krista Evanisky, founder of Clarity Law

The technical language that is often used in the estate administration context can be tricky to understand. The person handling an estate will either be called an executor or an administrator depending on where they get their authority to act.

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The Story of Cadence

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Rachel Drew

December 14, 2014, was the day my mom died. I sat by her side at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, tears streaming down my face. I told her how much I loved her and left her with a kiss and gentle embrace. My heart broke as I said my last goodbye. I still needed her. I was not ready to let her go. As it goes with mortality, we do not have a choice. She was gone.

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How to Notify Facebook After a Death

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Cadence

What happens to someone's Facebook account when they pass away? With the closure of a Facebook account, the deceased's account can be removed or memorialized.

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How to Locate Unclaimed Assets in Canada

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After the passing of a loved one, it is common for their assets to go unclaimed. In Canada, an asset becomes unclaimed after no activity has been generated (or contact with the owner) for one year or longer.

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Design Principles We Share with Funeral Directors

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Cadence

In this blog post, we highlight some of the principles that we see both in our work and in the work of funeral directors - particularly within the arranging meeting, when professionals are tasked with delivering practical information clearly, concisely, and compassionately.

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How To Redirect Mail after a Death

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Cadence

Forwarding or redirecting mail after a death should be taken care of as soon as possible, as there may be information sent that requires your immediate attention (such as credit card bills, mortgage payments, or other services that need notification of death).

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