Equity Conquers All: Estate of husband and Paramour Ordered to Repay Money Wrongfully Taken From Wife via Power of Attorney
Marriage is often thought of as a partnership. While this analogy tends to be apt, the nature of the relationship …
Marriage is often thought of as a partnership. While this analogy tends to be apt, the nature of the relationship …
On this episode of the podcast, Natalia Angelini and Grey Wen discuss the recent decision by the name Drennan v.
The decision in Tosine v. Furtado offers a helpful review of the factors a court may consider when determining an
When Ontario amended its will validation legislation in January 2022, a crucial question emerged: How much flexibility would the courts
Nova Scotia Court Validates a Will with Hand-Printed Amendments Read Post »
Following up on my August 6 Blog, we review another recent case, Sheffield (Estate) v. Sheffield, 2024 ONSC 3627, where
The Legal Authority of an Estate Trustee to Manage and Sell Estate Properties – Part II Read Post »
In the recent unreported case of Cauz et al v. Cauz et al, Mr. Cauz, a widower with six children,
Rebutting the Presumption of Undue Influence Read Post »
In Ontario, testators can execute more than one will, thereby creating a more complicated estate plan. The advantage of estate planning in this way is that typically only
Seeking the court’s opinion, advice and direction regarding secondary wills Read Post »
In the recent case of Kulyk v. Kulyk, 2024 ONSC 4213, Roman Kulyk, the Executor and Trustee of his late
The Legal Authority of an Estate Trustee to Manage and Sell Estate Properties Read Post »
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GIFTING CORPORATE LIABILITIES UNDER A WILL Read Post »
The right for a beneficiary to disclaim their interest under an estate is well-established in Ontario, traceable back to the
Variation of a trust by disclaimer Read Post »