Posted on April 19, 2019
“Home” is Where the Dispute Is
In everyday conversation, people may take the simple definitions of words for granted. Take for example the word “home.” Easy enough, right? Most people have…
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Posted on February 13, 2019
Planning For The Care Of Your Pet After You Pass Away
There are plenty of things people may not automatically think of when planning for the future of their loved ones upon their death. Items such…
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Posted on February 5, 2019
Siblings at Odds Over Administration of Estate
Being named executor of an estate is not an easy responsibility to take on. An executor’s role is to carry out the testator’s wishes and…
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Posted on November 22, 2018
Court Outlines Requirements For Double Wills
It’s natural for people to want to structure their wills in a way that allows their property to be distributed amongst their beneficiaries as quickly…
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Posted on November 8, 2018
10 Siblings, 5 Banking Accounts, And Plenty Of Questions
While the preparation of a current and valid will can go a long way in ensuring your estate is not subject to litigation when you…
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Posted on September 27, 2018
Spouse Challenges Will Of Alcoholic Husband
One of the requirements in determining the validity of a will is that the testator have the legal capacity to write it. A recent case…
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Posted on March 29, 2018
Man’s Second Wife Challenges Will Which Left Her Nothing
One of the most important reasons to have a will is to lay out what you want to happen to your estate when you pass…
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Posted on January 12, 2018
Court Accepts Handwritten Notes As Wishes Of Deceased
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ruled that handwritten notes outlining the final wishes of a deceased woman can be used to update her…
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Posted on November 10, 2017
November is Make a Will Month
November is the Ontario Bar Association’s Make a Will Month, and it serves as a great reminder about the importance of making a will. In…
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Posted on August 25, 2017
British Columbia Court of Appeal Sets Aside Marriage Due to Incapacity
The British Columbia Court of Appeal very recently issued a decision resulting in that province’s first marriage to be set aside due to incapacity. At…
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