Posted on August 17, 2022
Life Estate Or Licence – What’s The Difference?
Will disputes can be extremely emotional and overwhelming for the parties involved. Disputes sometimes result from wills that are difficult to interpret, which may be…
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Posted on July 5, 2022
Bringing A Civil Claim On Behalf Of A Deceased
Alcohol-related liver disease is a long-term illness that your loved one may develop over time when they drink too much. Alcoholism, which is the chronic…
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Posted on June 22, 2022
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a day meant to raise awareness about the prevalence of elder abuse around the world. It’s been observed globally…
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Posted on May 27, 2022
Was the Will-Maker Delusional? A Look at Testamentary Capacity
Litigation involving estates has become more common. One example is applications to challenge wills. Such applications tend to be made when someone believes that they…
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Posted on April 14, 2022
Removing An Estate Trustee – Much Ado About Nothing?
Disagreements over estate matters, including will disputes, are not uncommon. Often these relate to the amount of money a beneficiary is inheriting or the actual…
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Posted on March 2, 2022
Court of Appeal Upholds Holograph Will in the Form of a Suicide Note
Under Ontario law, it is possible to have a holograph will. This is a will made without formality or a witness, just written and signed…
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Posted on February 23, 2022
Five Things You Need To Know About Challenging A Will Based On Undue Influence
Litigation involving estates has become more common. One example is applications to challenge wills. Such applications tend to be made when someone believes that they…
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Posted on November 22, 2021
Court Refuses to Subject Estate to Delay and Cost of Disclosing Records
In a recent dispute between a disinherited daughter and her late mother’s estate, an Ontario court refused to order the disclosure of the testator’s records…
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Posted on October 15, 2021
Daughter Seeks To Have Will Set Aside After Being Left Out
Not everybody likes surprises, and this can be especially true when it comes to matters related to money. In the world of estate law, surprises…
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Posted on October 11, 2021
Failure To Provide DNA Tests Leads To A Costs Order
One of the most important things for people to understand when they go through the courts to resolve a matter is that when the court…
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