Gifting Bank Accounts in the Digital Age: Can You Gift Accounts by Giving Your Login Details and Passwords?
In the context of wills and estates, there are numerous ways to gift financial assets like bank accounts (or their …
Chung v. Chung – Family Members Who Breach Fiduciary Duties Can Result in Heightened Penalties
A lifetime of watching Disney movies has taught adult child me that the familial bond is something truly sui generis.
Ontario Court Terminates Power of Attorney Due to Conflict of Interest
Fiduciaries are held to the highest standard – as noted in the 9th edition of Oosterhoff on Trusts, they must
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When Does an Amendment to a Pleading Raise a New Cause of Action?
S. 4 of the Limitations Act is always at the top of a lawyer’s checklist when they’re advising a client.
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Eaman v. Banford: When Estate Trustee Appointments are Sought for the Wrong Reasons
In a recent decision from the Superior Court of Justice, the court addressed an applicant’s request to be appointed an
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Peek v Wheatley: A Cautionary Tale on Conflicts of Interest in Estate Litigation
An important element of practicing law is navigating conflicts of interest. It is broadly understood that if there is a
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The Minimum Evidentiary Threshold in Will Challenges
Challenging a will on the basis of testamentary incapacity, undue influence, or other grounds is almost never an easy endeavour.
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Who Owns the Documents in Your Lawyer’s File? Understanding Your Rights
When a lawyer-client relationship ends, a common yet critical question arises: who owns the documents in the lawyer’s file? Clients
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When Privilege Falls Away: Lawyer’s Notes and Communications in Claims by Former Clients
As lawyers, we often assume that our internal notes and informal communications, such as Slack or Teams messages, remain confidential
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From Hostage Negotiations to Estate Disputes: Lessons from an FBI Negotiator
Estate litigation often involves high-stakes negotiations where emotions run high and the stakes are personal. “Never Split the Difference,” a book
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