If you are considering adding someone to the title of your home for estate planning purposes, it is essential to seek professional guidance in order to mitigate the risks of doing so... 16 Apr

How Using Joint Tenancy as an Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

Recent court ruling underscores a fundamental lesson for charities involved in property or trust matters: clear, formal documentation is essential. Without a properly executed declaration of trust, even well-intentioned trust arrangements can fall short in court. 27 Mar

The Case of The Property Trust: a Cautionary Tale for Charities

Validity Requirements for Last Wills and Testaments in Ontario 27 Feb

Validity Requirements for Last Wills & Testaments in Ontario

Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About 25 Feb

Estate Disputes: Limitation Periods You Need to Know About

Saskatchewan Court Ruling on Digital Message: Is it a Will? 19 Feb

Saskatchewan Court Ruling on Digital Message: Is it a Will?

Court rules against woman who sought to have $1.8-million inheritance placed in fully discretionary trust to avoid losing disability benefits... 12 Feb

B.C. Court Rules Against Woman Seeking to Impose Henson Trust

When Inheritance Divides: The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts 31 Jan

The Strain of Sibling Disputes Over Estate Debts: a Cautionary Tale

The "Marley v Rawlings" case —which concerned attempts to rectify a mistake made by a couple when signing their mirror wills— serves as a reminder of the necessity for attention to detail to avoid estate disputes. 31 Jan

Marley v Rawlings: A Case Study in Clerical Errors & Mirror Wills

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets 04 Jan

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets

Property owners who have used joint ownership as an estate planning tool to avoid the cost and delay of probate will need to revisit their plans in light of this decision. 16 Dec

Court Ruling Upsets Commonly-held Interpretation of Joint Tenancy

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

Special Needs Adults: Presumption of Capacity & Individual Rights

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

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court