Finding Unclaimed Estates
The use of technology is permeating the practice of law at a faster pace as a result of the pandemic, as …
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Missing Heirs and Probate Genealogy Going Digital?
Ask anyone and they will say, among other things, that lawyers are known for following precedent. Well-established rules and procedures,
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Bequesting What You Don’t Have: Ademption
“Ademption occurs when the property which is the subject of a specific gift, although in existence at the date of
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What kind of Evidence is needed in an Uncontested Guardianship Application?
Guardianship litigation can be messy and upsetting to those involved in such proceedings, particularly when there are multiple family members
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If You Have Valid Concerns, Don’t Sign a Beneficiary Release
If a loved one has died and you are named in the Last Will and Testament as a beneficiary, the
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Article Feature
Suzana Popovic-Montag is featured in the article “Estate experts seek resolution on beneficiary designation issue” published by Advisor’s Edge and Investment Executive.
Hull on Estates #617 – Crossing the Threshold for a Will Challenge
This week on Hull on Estates, Paul Trudelle and Fred Tonelli discuss the decision and corresponding order in Morrish v Katona ONSC
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British Columbia & Wills Variation: Who is Entitled to Dependant’s Support?
In Ontario, the Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.26 allows a deceased person’s dependants, to whom the deceased
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When is a Matter Truly Urgent?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our Courts have unfortunately, but necessarily, been impacted. As a result, the Courts have, at times,
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Small But Difficult Estates
Administering an estate can be problematic, regardless of the size of the estate. Even small estates can be fraught with
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