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Will Drafting Errors & Rectification

How do the Courts handle drafting errors in wills? While the general rules is that an individual’s last will and…

Changes to ODSP: Why both Litigators and Solicitors should be aware of the new Rules

Effective September 1, 2017, Ontario has relaxed some of the asset limits and other rules required for individuals to be…

Ontario Court Provides Guidance on Documentary Disclosure

In a recent decision, the Honourable Justice Myers held that the typical Orders Giving Directions that estate litigation lawyers seek…

Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law: Otis v. Otis

In May of this year, several members of our firm had the pleasure of attending the Ontario Bar Association Trusts…

Time’s Up – Or is it? Key Developments in Dependant Support Claims

Under Section 61(1) of the Succession Law Reform Act (“SLRA”), an application for dependant’s support is required to be made…

Trial By Wire: The Courts Introduce a New System for Hearings by Video Call

The Courts in Toronto have introduced a new tool, with the intention of making proceedings more accessible and less costly…

Joint? Or Joint and Several?: Important Considerations when Appointing Multiple Attorneys under a Power of Attorney

When deciding to prepare powers of attorney for personal care and property, it is imperative to carefully consider who you…

Taxing Tax Issues for the Sole and Small Firm Lawyer

There are various Tax minefields that I continuously come across in the course of my practice as an Estate Litigation…

Turning off the Tap: When should an incapable person bear the costs of contested litigation over his or her care?

Historically, a party’s legal costs for estate litigation were generally paid from the estate, rather than by the parties involved.…

Ironclad Incapacity Planning

Tony Stark, the billionaire genius playboy philanthropist better known to the world as the Marvel Comics superhero, Iron Man, has…