If you think the executor or administrator of a decedent’s estate is mismanaging the assets within it, it’s easy to feel powerless. However, when you know what steps to take, you may be able to hold the executor accountable while preventing further loss. 22 Apr

Executor Mismanaging Estate: What Beneficiaries Should Do

An understanding of the legal framework governing estate and trust distributions provides the necessary context for examining why fiduciaries may choose to postpone disbursements. 11 Apr

Frequently Asked Questions About Delayed Distributions

Dealing with estate administration delays due to mismanagement or misconduct? Learn more about executor conflicts, how to prevent them, and what your rights are as a beneficiary... 18 Feb

Executor Conflicts: Common Estate Disputes in Ontario

Second marriages and blended families don’t have to mean complicated or risky outcomes. With the right planning, you can protect everyone's interests and reduce the risk of disputes. Seeking legal advice early is essential... 01 Feb

Second Marriages: Seeking Legal Advice Early is Essential

A spousal trust can be very beneficial for your family’s financial future. But the execution of such a trust requires careful consideration and planning as trustees must balance the current needs of the surviving spouse with the future inheritance of the heirs. 06 Oct

Spousal Trusts: Selecting the Right Trustee

In What Circumstances Can an Attorney for Personal Care Restrict Visitors from Visiting an Incapacitated Person in a Long-Term Care Home? 23 Sep

Can a Power of Attorney for Personal Care Restrict Visits?

Neutral Ground in Family Storms: How the appointment of a professional estate executor can help families navigate turbulent waters. 12 Sep

Reasons for Appointing a Neutral Professional in The Role of Executor

As an executor, it is important to be aware that simply being in a position where your interests appear to conflict with those of the beneficiaries may be enough for a court to remove you as an executor. 08 Sep

Examples of Executor-Beneficiary Conflict of Interest

Exploring the legal, contractual, and federal challenges of AI-driven celebrity likeness—from state statutes to the proposed “No Fakes Act.” 27 Aug

Postmortem Publicity Rights: Digital Use of Celebrity Likeness

Recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling reaffirms the modern cost approach in estate litigation: trustees who fail in their duties may not only be removed but may also bear the personal financial burden of their choices. 22 Jul

Personal Liability for Costs Due to Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Ontario

Lack of communication is a significant factor contributing to inheritance disputes, often leading to mistrust and misunderstandings among family members and beneficiaries. When executors or trustees fail to keep beneficiaries informed about the estate's administration, including asset valuation and distribution, it can fuel suspicion and lead to legal challenges.  18 Jun

Mistrust & Misunderstandings Lead to Costly Inheritance Disputes

Fiduciary Duty: Definition & Different Types Explained 25 May

Fiduciary Duty: Definition & Different Types Explained