This comprehensive guide explores probate requirements across Canada’s provinces and territories, highlighting the steps involved, costs, and unique regional considerations. 29 Jan

Probate Requirements Across Different Canadian Provinces

In Ontario, the absence of a valid will can lead to complexities, uncertainties, and outcomes that may not align with your wishes. 17 Jan

What Happens if You Die without a Will in Ontario?

Separated Spouses and Intestacy: Important Changes Coming in 2025 | A significant change in Ontario’s estate law is about to take full effect, impacting separated spouses and their inheritance rights. 06 Jan

Separated Spouses and Intestacy: Important Changes in 2025

If you’re considering a family settlement agreement, consulting a probate attorney can ensure the process is handled correctly and fairly. With the right guidance, your family can achieve a resolution that honors the deceased’s wishes while promoting harmony among heirs. 09 Nov

Estate Dispute Resolution: What is a Family Settlement Agreement?

Familial compositions and societal norms have changed drastically. The law cannot remain static and must reflect changing social norms in order to properly serve society’s diverse and ever-evolving needs. 08 Oct

Familial Relationships in Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act

Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute 10 May

Valuable Lessons from a Vague Law: The “Laughing Heir” Statute

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential and renowned artists of the 20th century, left a lasting legacy through his groundbreaking artwork. However, the probate process that followed his death in 1973 was anything but straightforward. 11 Apr

From Canvas to Courtroom: The Legal Battle Over Picasso’s Estate

Couples may have many reasons for not getting married, but when a common law partner dies without a will, the living partner is left legally vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know... 16 Feb

Legally Vulnerable: Estate Complications for Common Law Couples 

If Hendrix had even done a simple will that properly spelled out his wishes, a large amount of the litigation would have been avoided and it would have ensured that his wishes were followed. 18 Jan

The Estate of Jimi Hendrix: Decades of Drama & Costly Litigation

This unscripted streaming docuseries delves into the drama that unfolds when grief and greed collide, exposing family secrets and highlighting the potential for conflict and legal battles over inheritances.  03 Nov

The Will: Family Secrets Revealed | Unscripted Series