Variation of a trust by disclaimer
The right for a beneficiary to disclaim their interest under an estate is well-established in Ontario, traceable back to the …
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When Are Litigation Funders Liable for Costs?
Under Rule 49 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, if a defendant makes an offer to settle and the
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Can an Estate With an Unexpected Tax Bill Seek Rectification?
In Ontario, it has long been recognized that testators “have the right to organize their affairs in a way which will
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Hull on Estates Podcast – #697 – Kacin v. Kacin – Lost Wills
This week on Hull on Estates, Jonathon Kappy and Shawnee Matinnia discuss the recent decision of Kacin v Kacin, pertaining
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Intermeddling: What is the threshold for having ‘acted’ as Estate Trustee?
Being an estate trustee is a significant responsibility – one that is often significantly more difficult and thankless than many
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What happens when a parent names a guardian for their children in a Will?
No parent wants to even think about the scenario where they and/or their spouse were to pass on leaving minor
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Costs of the Dog Case: Cavalho v. Verma (ONSC)
Cavalho v. Verma is a case that is well covered by our blog and by the media in general because
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Starson v. Swayze
Last week, my partner Suzana Popovic-Montag blogged on James v James, in which Justice Faieta held that a 79-year-old woman
Interpreting Life Insurance Policies Versus Wills: The Availability of Interpretive Aids
Life insurance can be a very desirable estate planning tool since the proceeds typically pass outside of probate, avoiding estate administration tax. However, one should take note that insurance policies are not interpreted the
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Let’s Talk about Costs Baby! Interest on Litigation Loans
In keeping with my theme from yesterday’s blog, I want to talk about Justice Myers’ recent costs decision in Drennan
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