A Third Look at PGT v Cherneyko, 2021
Earlier this year, our colleague Doreen So, blogged in two parts (here and here) on the matter of PGT v …
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When will a Beneficiary’s Interest in an Estate Asset be Void for Uncertainty?
Something that surely no testator or beneficiary wants to see is the failure of a gift made in a Will.
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The Risks of Virtual Examinations
As my colleague, Nick Esterbauer, blogged about last week (here and here), the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed all of us,
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Pumping the Brakes on Legal Service Demands
Many in the legal profession are stretched thin when providing legal services during the pandemic. Working from home often blurs
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New Service Options for Probate Applications
In recent months, an Ontario Superior Court of Justice province-wide Notice to the Profession has permitted the filing of applications
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Can Sleeping Too Little Affect One’s Capacity?
It is generally understood that, in order to execute a valid Last Will and Testament, a testator must meet the
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Hull on Estates #605 – Obligations of Attorneys
This week on Hull on Estates, Natalia Angelini and Sanaya Mistry discuss the fiduciary duty and obligations of attorneys for
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Technology and Aging in Place During COVID-19
Technology is often considered as a tool more common among younger generations, with older individuals less likely to have embraced
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Medication and Mental Capacity
As estates practitioners know well, the medication that an individual takes could reflect underlying conditions that affect mental capacity. High
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Corroboration in Will Challenges: Overcoming the “Epic Hurdle”
In a will challenge proceeding, the propounder has the onus of proving due execution, knowledge and approval, and testamentary capacity.
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