Victoria Day: Observe it Safely
Once again, I have the pleasure of blogging on the day before the Victoria Day Weekend. I have blogged twice …
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The Criminal Forfeiture Rule and the Doctrine of Acceleration
In The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company v Rogers, 2021 ONSC 1747, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was
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What People Need to Know About Probate in Ontario
The settling of an estate often involves probate, where the court grants someone authority to act as an estate trustee
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Hull on Estates #613 – The Extent of an Estate Trustee’s Duty to Account
This week on Hull on Estates Jonathon Kappy and Sanaya Mistry discuss the recent decision of Munro v. Thomas, 2021 ONSC
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Rule 74.15 Orders for Assistance – when is the relief sought too broad?
In Munro v. Thomas, 2021 ONSC 3320, the Court found that the relief sought by the Applicant under rule 74.15
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The Armchair Rule and Will interpretation
Recently, the Ontario Court of Appeal had the opportunity to consider the correct use of the “armchair rule” in will
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Not Bad: Lots of Recent Michael Jackson Estate Good News
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. Although almost twelve years have passed since his
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The Doctrine of Righteousness and Its Place in Estate Litigation
The doctrine of righteousness is a historical concept that is interesting to consider in the context of estate litigation. Apparently,
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Shocking Findings Revealed by the Long-Term Care Covid-19 Commission’s Report
“A pandemic is an inopportune time to create a nuanced, well-thought-out and thorough response plan.” – Long-Term Care Covid-19 Commission
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When Exactly Does the Two Year Limitation Period Expire?
As we all know, claims must be commenced in a timely fashion. If too much time passes, a claimant may
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