Trusts and estates

Ontario Superior Court refuses to dismiss estate litigation despite delays

Ontario Superior Court refuses to dismiss estate litigation despite delays

The delay was neither intentional nor inexcusable: court

Ontario Superior Court dismisses former wife's claims against late husband's estate

Ontario Superior Court dismisses former wife's claims against late husband's estate

After their separation, the husband removed from his will

Ontario Superior Court resolves estate dispute between siblings by passing over a sister as trustee

Ontario Superior Court resolves estate dispute between siblings by passing over a sister as trustee

An executor should only be passed over based on the 'clearest of evidence:' court

Ontario Superior Court clarifies public policy matters in awarding costs in estate litigation

Ontario Superior Court clarifies public policy matters in awarding costs in estate litigation

The case involved a claim of $800,000 legacy from the decedent's estate

Ontario court refuses to appoint disbarred lawyer as estate trustee

Ontario court refuses to appoint disbarred lawyer as estate trustee

Ex-lawyer found guilty for participating or knowingly assisting in dishonest, fraudulent conduct

Man loses almost entire inheritance in costs for 'reprehensible,' 'scorched earth' litigation

Man loses almost entire inheritance in costs for 'reprehensible,' 'scorched earth' litigation

Ruling awarding substantial indemnity costs elaborates on 'minimum evidentiary' standard: lawyer