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

Imagine being able to prove that a handwritten note in your notebook could be your last will and testament. That is exactly what the newest Ontario concept in estates law, “substantial compliance,” strives to do... 22 Nov

Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA): Substantial Compliance

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

Court Upholds Validity of Wills Despite Claims of Undue Influence

Court Ordered Sale of Estate Lands Ends 30-Year Dispute Among Heirs | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Oct

Court Ordered Sale of Estate Lands Ends 30-Year Dispute Among Heirs

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

Ontario’s Family Law Act: Entitlement to Equalization

Alleged Undue Influence & Incapacity Dismissed by Ontario Superior Court 05 Sep

Alleged Undue Influence & Incapacity Dismissed by Court

Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman | Curated Content | Elder Care | Court Rulings | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Sep

Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands to Elderly Woman

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock | Property Pitfalls | Family Disputes | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Sep

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock