Trusts and estates

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds ruling voiding will and property transfer over undue influence

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds ruling voiding will and property transfer over undue influence

The testator willed her home to one of her daughters and named her sole executor

Separated couples officially treated as divorced on effect of succession law change

Separated couples officially treated as divorced on effect of succession law change

A requirement in the amendment was fulfilled on January 1

Power of attorney: what is it and why is it important?

Power of attorney: what is it and why is it important?

Contrary to what we think, a power of attorney can be made by everyone regardless of one’s age and property. A lawyer may also be needed when creating one

Ontario Bar Association highlights importance of will preparation during Make a Will Month

Ontario Bar Association highlights importance of will preparation during Make a Will Month

Lawyers to offer free information sessions to help the public understand estate planning essentials

Ontario Superior Court orders heirs to pay occupation rent in estate dispute

Ontario Superior Court orders heirs to pay occupation rent in estate dispute

The court found that their claim to remain in the property was based on an inauthentic document

Ontario Superior Court removes sibling as estate trustee amid conflict and mismanagement concerns

Ontario Superior Court removes sibling as estate trustee amid conflict and mismanagement concerns

The friction between the siblings would likely continue to disrupt estate administration: court