What jurisdiction governs the administration of an estate?
In Tyrell v. Tyrell, 2017 ONSC 4063, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was faced with a situation in which …
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“Simply Musings of an Aging Lady” or Valid Changes to a Will?
Pauline Palmer died on June 24, 2016 in British Columbia. She left a Will dated August 18, 1988. The Will
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Who Pays the Tax on an RRSP?
If a Registered Retirement Savings Plan passes outside of an Estate, for example to a spouse or child, who pays
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Is there an inheritance you’re missing out on? Here’s why it’s not likely
While we don’t wish ill of anyone, one little dream that many people share is the long lost inheritance. You
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Can a Fiduciary Overcome Poor Record-Keeping?
The duties of a fiduciary must be performed diligently, with honesty and integrity and in good faith, for the benefit
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Will Drafting and Testamentary Capacity
Many estate solicitors are retained to draft Wills for elderly clients. Concerns over capacity are normal. As such, I am
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Get Out! Getting Vacant Possession of an Estate Property
A common problem in estates administration is getting an occupant out of the house of a deceased person. Often, the
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Submissions from the Joint Committee on Taxation Regarding Proposed Changes to Voluntary Disclosure Program
Last month, I blogged about some changes proposed by the CRA to the Voluntary Disclosure Program. It was noted that
Assisted dying – follow the rules and you’ll be fine
The past two years have brought a number of changes to the law related to assisted dying in Canada, and
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Hull on Estates #527 – Expert Witnesses and the Gatekeeper Role of the Trial Judge
Today on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Doreen So discuss expert witnesses and the gatekeeper role of the trial
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