Estate Planning & Title Insurance: Protecting Real Property Gifted Through Wills and Trusts
When Canadians purchase or sell real property, title insurance is usually a routine part of the real estate transaction. While …
Can the Ontario Trustee Act Extend the Time to Bring a Claim?
For good reason, we have devoted many a blog to discussing the different limitation periods that may apply under the
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Dismissal of Applications for Delay
There are clear guidelines contained in the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990 (the “Rules”) governing the dismissal of an
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In Personam Jurisdiction in Estate Litigation: Navigating the Treatment of Foreign Real Property
Estate litigation sometimes tests jurisdictional limits of Ontario courts, especially when foreign real property is involved. Ontario courts are at
Superior Court of Justice Uses Expert Evidence to Evaluate the Validity of a Trust in Resendes v Maciel
During litigation, it is not uncommon for the court to admit expert evidence on matters that require specialized knowledge, technical
When a Guardian Cannot be Reached: Using Rule 16.04 to Dispense with Service Requirements when Seeking the Removal of a Guardian of Property in Ontario
A guardian of property often plays an essential role in the life of the person under disability for whom they
When Can a Party be Excluded from Attending Out-of-Court Examinations? A Review of Ontario Law
Whether it is to gain an advantage or borne from genuine concern for the negative impact on the quality of
“I Care a Lot”: A Reality Check on Guardianship in Ontario
If you’ve watched ‘I Care a Lot’ on Netflix, you know it’s a dark, fast-paced comedy thriller where a court-appointed
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Interpreting the Anti-Lapse Rule: Lessons from Devonport and Dokis
Section 31 of the Succession Law Reform Act, also known as the anti-lapse provision, is a statutory exception to the
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When a Simple Direction to Pay Debts Can Complicate an Estate
Many Wills begin with a familiar phrase: “I direct my executor to pay my just debts as soon as possible
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