Massive Relocation of Human Remains Underway in Toronto
St. James Cemetery occupies a very picturesque and precarious part of Toronto. It hugs the bank of the Don Valley …
Massive Relocation of Human Remains Underway in Toronto Read Post »
St. James Cemetery occupies a very picturesque and precarious part of Toronto. It hugs the bank of the Don Valley …
Massive Relocation of Human Remains Underway in Toronto Read Post »
The Law of Intestacy is a fundamental element of estates law which governs situations in which a person dies without
Comparing Intestacy Regimes Read Post »
While a standard revocation clause may seem comprehensive, there is one type of instrument that may escape its reach…
“Cautious Approach” Should be Used to Revoke Beneficiary Designations Using a Will Read Post »
With a new year comes new opportunities for the courts to develop and clarify the law, in the realm of
Seeking Attorney Compensation While Acting as Estate Trustee Read Post »
As estates law involves the intergenerational transfer of wealth and property, it is one of the oldest and most essential
History of Estate Litigation Read Post »
Spoiler alert: It didn’t work. In Smith v. Smith, 2022 ONSC 63 (CanLII), the court dealt with an unusual claim
A Novel Attempt to Declare That Real Property Vested Read Post »
In a recent Ontario Superior Court decision, the court reiterated the principles for determining executor compensation when applying for a
What does it take to deny an estate trustee compensation for administering an estate? Read Post »
Considering that the Department of Justice estimates that approximately 25% of Canadian households own some sort of firearm, many Last Wills and Testaments will include provisions about what happens to these weapons upon the death of their owner.
Annie was bequeathed a gun. What happens next? Read Post »