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Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights | Can a court make a parenting order for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to participate in the proceeding? 12 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights

Defusing Trust Disputes: A Guide to Conflict Resolution 06 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Defusing Trust Disputes: A Guide to Conflict Resolution

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court | A Cautionary Tale | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court

Inheritance disputes are as old as time, but in recent years, there’s been an increase in families embroiled in legal arguments. Here are the various stances on inheritance disputes, 2024 statistics, and the demographics of those discussing the topic online.  18 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Inheritance Dispute Statistics: 2024 Rising Trends

Court Upholds Validity Of Wills Despite Claims Of Undue Influence | Recent ruling: The importance of assessing claims of undue influence within the context of deceased's broader relationships and intentions 18 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Court Upholds Validity of Wills Despite Claims of Undue Influence

Ontario's Family Law Act: "Entitlement to Equalization" in Action | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 16 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Ontario’s Family Law Act: Entitlement to Equalization

30 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Litigation Over Lost Will Depletes ‘Very Modest’ Estate

While the prospect of helping out a loved one may seem like an attractive opportunity, the informal nature of these loans carries the risk of non-payment. Relationships change and goodwill can disappear. Lenders may have to turn to legal claims to recoup their funds. 12 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Informal Loan Agreements: Goodwill is Not a Guarantee

Executor —the deceased's son— transferred estate properties to himself and his brother without fair market value compensation. His conduct was deemed a significant conflict of interest: favouring certain beneficiaries over others. 06 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Court Removes Deceased’s Son as Estate Executor for “Self-Dealing”

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle

Planning to Disinherit a Child? Experts Urge a 'Rethink' | Family Disputes | Inheritance Horror Stories | Estates Gone Wrong 22 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Planning to Disinherit a Child? Experts Urge a ‘Rethink’

Removing an Estate Trustee: How Bad is Bad Enough? | Family Disputes | Court Rulings | Ontario | Estates Gone Wrong 10 Apr
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Removing an Estate Trustee: How Bad is Bad Enough?

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