Testamentary Capacity: Costs in Devlin Estate (Re), 2022 NSCA 33
Earlier this week I blogged about Devlin Estate (Re), 2022 NSCA 33 which is a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal …
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Converting an Application to an Action
I have previously blogged about the procedural differences between an Application and an Action, noting that estate litigation exists in
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Upcoming Amendments to Pre-Trial Procedure Under the Rules of Civil Procedure
2022 has already seen a number of legislative updates directly relevant to wills and estates. More changes that will impact
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Golfing is Forever, or at Least Some Would Hope
Despite the fervent wishes and efforts of many avid golfers, golfing is apparently not immune to the law or time.
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Estates & Trusts 2021 Wrapped: Highlight of Important Decisions
With ongoing changes being made this year and adjustments taking place due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, below are some
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To Consolidate or Not to Consolidate: James v. Estate of Clarence Roy James et al.
There were three separate but related proceedings in James v. Estate of Clarence Roy James et al., 2021 ONSC 7356.
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Costs in SDA Proceedings: A Lesson from Rudin-Brown
My colleague Sanaya Mistry has written about the case of Rudin-Brown et al. v. Brown, 2021 ONSC 3366, here and
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Examinations for Discovery: Discovery Questions and Technique
My colleague Rebecca Kennedy and I are taking part in The Advocates Society’s Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series. Rebecca’s
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No contest clauses – Can you completely exclude the role of the court?
We have previously blogged about the concept of “no contest” or “in terrorem” clauses being included in a Will to
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When do beneficiaries need to be served as parties to estate litigation?
Estate litigation is somewhat unique in that it frequently impacts the interests of individuals who may not actively be advancing
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