The recent decision of Perlini v. Martone, 2024 ONSC 6265 offers a good refresher on how courts assess compensation for estate …
Refresher on Fair and Reasonable Compensation in Estate Administration Read Post »
Family law and estate litigation are similar practice areas in many ways; the parties to a litigation matter in our
Must Dependant Support Claims Be Heard in Family Court? Read Post »
This week on Hull on Estates, Doreen So and Doug Higgins further discuss the decision of Gomes v. Da Silva, 2024 ONCA
An inter vivos gift usually cannot be revoked once it is made – as a general rule, there are no
A common misconception is that there is no priority of claims when it comes to the creditors of an estate.
Competing Support Orders and Creditors of the Estate: Who is paid first? Read Post »
Within the context of estate litigation, expert witnesses are often retained for the purpose of assessing an individual’s estimated life
Can Ontario’s Courts Rely on Statistics Canada Life Expectancy Statistics? Read Post »
December 2024 Solicitor’s Tip While estate planning often focuses on testamentary gifts, it can also be used to anticipate and
In the recent case of Graham v. McNally Estate and Blais, 2024 ONSC 4006 the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
In a recent eState Planner webinar on November 28, 2024, Raymond LeClair, Vice President of Public Affairs at LawPRO, joined
Estate Related Claims: Trends and Prevention – Key Insights from LawPRO Read Post »
In estate litigation and substitute decision-making disputes, it is not uncommon for the relationship between the parties to become adversarial.
The Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: When Is It a Suitable Ground to Appeal? Read Post »
