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When the courts are asked to interpret a will, it is now normal to apply the armchair rule at the …
As estate litigators know, when a deceased person dies holding a joint account with another individual, the law presumes that
November is “Make a Will Month” in Ontario – a time when estate planning takes center stage for lawyers and
Safety Deposit Boxes in Ontario: Pros, Cons, and Cautions Read Post »
Contingency fee agreements play an important role in access to justice by allowing lawyers to fund litigation upfront and share
The Limits of Contingency Fee Agreements Read Post »
On October 16, 2025, the Toronto Lawyers’ Association (the “TLA”) wrote to Ontario’s Attorney General, the Honourable Doug Downey. They
A few years ago, I witnessed a classic scam that originated decades ago, but I am sure is still making
Meet Daisy: The AI Grandmother Fighting Back Against Phone Scams Read Post »
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Brady v. Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, 2025 ONCA 722 provides guidance
Clarifying Limitation Period Calculation During the COVID-19 Suspension Read Post »
Tuesday, November 4 is the last day to register for the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s 11th Annual Conference:
Join Us on November 6 at the Annual FDRIO Conference Read Post »
What should an estate trustee, lawyer, or financial institution do when they hold money that cannot safely be released? Rule
How, Why and When to Pay Funds into Court Read Post »
Ontario’s will validation power, set out in section 21.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act, has been in force for