Gathering Evidence for a Will Challenge
Earlier this year, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta directed that a party challenging a will may be able …
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Hull on Estates #619 – A Discussion on the Admissibility of Recordings
In today’s podcast, Doreen So and Sanaya Mistry discuss the recent decision in Rudin-Brown et al. v. Brown and Brown v.
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Survivor’s Pension: Rights of the Twice-Widowed Woman
For many, a survivor’s pension is an indispensable source of income following the death of a spouse. In the recent
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The Six-Minute Estate Lawyer – A Reflection
I recently attended a replay of a Continuing Professional Development webinar, hosted by Ms. Lisa Toner and our own Mr.
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Comparing Powers of Attorney in Ontario
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to make decisions on your
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Rectifying a Will, and the Olympics
As I write this, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are in full swing. Congratulations to all Canadian athletes competing. This week’s
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Is a text message a “signature”?
Recently, the Divisional Court examined whether a text message is a “signature” for the purposes of section 13 of the
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Estates of Indigenous Peoples
If you had a First Nations family member or friend who recently passed, there are some special considerations that need
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Dependant’s support – notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary
Last week, Jonathon Kappy and I podcasted on the recent decision out of the Superior Court of Justice, Virey v
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Irrevocability of Trusts
Clients will often seek our assistance in settling inter vivos trusts (also known as “living trusts”)to allow for the assistance
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