Privileged Wills: Are They Still Relevant?
Since section 21.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act came into force in 2022, we have blogged about the court’s …
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The Gift That Wasn’t: How Timing Can Void A Gift
The requirements for what constitutes a valid gift are clearly established in case law. The Court of Appeal in McNamee
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Rizzo v Farruggia: Resolving Gridlock in Estate Administration
The recent case of Rizzo v Farruggia, 2024 ONSC 4615, discusses two common issues in estate litigation: the sale of
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Johnston v. McLean – Consent Judgments as a “Species” of Contract
In the recent case of Johnston v. McLean, 2024 ONCA 791, the Ontario Court of Appeal offered important insights into
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The Potential Consequences of Refusing to Retain Counsel to Represent an Estate
In Ontario, an estate trustee is required to retain counsel to represent the estate in court proceedings. Rule 15.01(1) of
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Understanding the Doctrine of Laches and Acquiescence in Estate Litigation
In estate litigation, the doctrine of laches and acquiescence may play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of disputes.
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PICASSO, Estate of Pablo Ruiz
Many in the Toronto art scene will remember the AGO’s exhibition of Picasso’s Blue Period two years ago. However, few
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Playford v. McRae – A Helpful Refresher on Presumptions that Apply to Inter Vivos Transfers
In Playford v. McRae , 2024 ONSC 5374, approximately 20 months before the deceased’s death, the respondent son received funds
Join Us on November 21 for the Annual FDRIO Conference
Today is the last day to register for the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s 10th Annual Conference: The FDR
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Institute Recommends Authorizing Fiduciaries to Access Digital Assets Through New Legislation
There is no disputing that most Canadians have an online presence. According to a recent Statistics Canada survey, 92% of