This week I came across a court case that once again is a reminder that failing to plan can have devastating consequences for the family, including future family relationships. Another lesson that estate planning is crucial. The case is from the Manitoba Court of Appeal – Mucz et al v Popp et al. If you think about it, the story is quite simple and typical. Some farm land was passed on from the parents to the children. The issue, however, is that the parents obviously did not think about estate planning and consider what should happen to the land if some of the