Inheritance Scams
Our firm has acted in some of Canada’s largest and most complex inheritance cases, and because of this recognition we …
Our firm has acted in some of Canada’s largest and most complex inheritance cases, and because of this recognition we …
Section 38 of Ontario’s Trustee Act provides that an estate trustee may commence or maintain, on behalf of a Deceased
Limitation Periods and Special Circumstances: Discoverability under the Trustee Act Read Post »
Cash in a safety deposit box (“SDB”) often poses a problem. As there are rarely records as to what was
The Often Problematic Issue of Cash in a Safety Deposit Box Read Post »
A recent study published by the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California at San Francisco represents
Predictive Prowess: Alzheimer’s and Artificial Intelligence Read Post »
If you’re a regular reader of obituaries, you’ve undoubtedly seen some creative writing touches in remembering a departed family member.
Want to be creative with your will? Get a lawyer Read Post »
By Ian Hull . Estate law is centred on asset planning for an end-of-life experience. So not surprisingly, we’ve seen just about every end-of-life situation you can imagine. I can tell you first-hand, many of these situations are painful, fearful, and depressing.
Afraid of dying? Take your mushroom Read Post »
Last week, Stuart Clark blogged on what happens when unexpected DNA results lead to a person finding out that they
Fraud by False Paternity Claims? Read Post »
In Ontario, a Will has to be in writing and typically an original is required for probate to be granted.
Probate and Wills: What About Electronic Wills? Read Post »
A recent decision of Justice Dunphy recounts the wonderful history of Toronto’s cemeteries which ultimately grew into the Mount Pleasant
Friends: The One About Mount Pleasant Cemetery Read Post »
Administering an estate is a big role with a large amount of responsibility and fiduciary obligations attached to it, Toronto estates and trusts lawyer Suzana Popovic-Montag tells AdvocateD aily.com .
Keep meticulous accounts as estate trustee to avoid liability Read Post »