Duty of disclosure – the unique rules for estates and trusts
We all know that lawyers have a duty to hold client information confidential – it’s one of the foundations of …
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The Introduction of e-Wills
I recently came across this interesting article regarding legislation introduced in Florida authorizing electronic Wills and electronic Will execution. Titled the
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Who Owns the Stanley Cup?
With the Stanley Cup Finals in full swing, I thought it would be interesting to re-visit the history surrounding the
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Giving money to charity? Know your options to maximize your impact.
While direct donations of cash or securities are still king when it comes to charitable giving in Canada, there are
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Choosing to Accept an Otherwise Revoked Will
Marriage is commonly understood to have the effect of revoking a will. The public policy rationale is simple: legal obligations
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A Summary of “Organ Donation for Estate Lawyers”
Over 85% of Ontarians support organ donation, yet Ontario has one of the lowest rates of organ donation in the
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Trusts and family property – when can you trust a trust?
The laws relating to trusts are complex enough, before issues relating to family law are introduced. Even at the best
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The Criminal Consequences of Elder Abuse
Approximately a month ago, it was reported that an Ontario woman had been charged criminally in relation to an elder
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Costs Decision on Ozerdinc Family Trust v Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
We previously blogged about the decision in Ozerdinc Family Trust v Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, 2017 ONSC 6, where a
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Testamentary trusts – they’re not dead yet
Remember the good old days? Vacations without smartphones, real letters in your mailbox, tax-effective testamentary trusts? Ah yes, those testamentary
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