When does an Attorney Accounting Period Start?
Sometimes there is a grey area when it comes to a person’s loss of capacity, and the time when his …
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Virtual Signing of Wills Extended in Ontario
In response to issues arising in the execution of Wills during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government introduced an Order
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Interpretation of Settlement Agreements
A recent decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench highlights the importance of carefully reviewing settlement agreements prior to
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Self-Represented Litigant Defeated by a Limitation
Few would have the audacity (or the poor judgment) to perform surgery or fly an airplane without requisite training. The
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Life Insurance During COVID-19
Life insurance can be an important part of an estate plan, be it taken out to fund payment of anticipated
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Potential Inheritance Tax Implications of Quarantine
Many parts of the world remain under some degree of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For older adults who
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Party On: Claims By or Against Estates and Trusts
When a claim is being brought by or against an estate or a trust, who are the proper parties? Rule
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Discovering Blue Zones
I learned about Blue Zones recently through Zac Efron’s new
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Perils in the Succession of the Family Cottage
A cottage is usually the setting for family bonding and happy childhood memories; however, when it comes to estate planning,
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Hull on Estates #594 –An Expansion of Pecore in Calmusky v Calmusky
In today’s podcast, Paul Trudelle and Garrett Horrocks discuss the court’s decision in Calmusky v Calmusky, which deals with the
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