Recently, my colleague wrote a blog on Salmon v. Rombough, 2024 ONSC 1186, which involved the application of section 21.1 …
Re: O’Neill Estate: Another Application of Section 21.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act Read Post »
The Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021, amends the Succession Law Reform Act, RSO 1990, c S.26 such that: On
The Law in Ontario Changes! Read Post »
With ongoing changes being made this year and adjustments taking place due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, below are some
Estates & Trusts 2021 Wrapped: Highlight of Important Decisions Read Post »
December 1st, 2021 marked a significant, permanent change in British Columbia’s laws concerning wills. The Wills, Estates and Succession Amendment
Electronic Wills, Here to Stay Read Post »
When a person makes a claim for dependant support from an estate, the application is usually commenced as against the
Service, Please: No Order for Dependant Support Unless “Interested Parties” Served Read Post »
The appeal of an online will kit is undeniable. Advertisements promise that, for less than $100, anyone can draw up
The Simplicity of Online Will Kits is Their Biggest Shortcoming Read Post »
In an effort to modernize the legal system and bring it into the 2020’s, the office of the Attorney General
Bill 245: Changes to the Succession Law Reform Act in force January 1, 2022 Read Post »
It’s a good idea to update your will every five years since everyone’s personal situation keeps changing. Maybe you were
Why it is Important to Update a Will as a Family Ages Read Post »
Like many in the estates world, we have been closely following the evolvement of Bill 245, the Accelerating Access to
Changes to Ontario’s Estate Laws Read Post »
In the Estate of Oliver (Re Oliver Estate, 2021 ONSC 2751) decision on April 12, 2021, the applicant, who was
Public Guardian and Trustee to Investigate Read Post »
