I frequently speak with potential will challengers, usually someone who has been omitted from the will, or received much less than other beneficiaries of the same relation to the deceased, like their siblings. ...
Last week, we brought you news about an urgent Court session that would be taking place in Ontario to address the question of whether a Wills and Powers of Attorney can be signed using Zoom (or a similar service)- with the testator and the witnesses in different...
The Superior Court in Ontario has agreed to hear an urgent case that addresses what has become a critical issue during the Covid-19 pandemic: can a Last Will be validly witnessed online, via Zoom, or a similar a video conference platform....
Henson trusts for persons with disabilities have long been an important way for Canadian families to provide for children or adults with physical challenges....
Many people are familiar with the obligations to provide support for a spouse and for children that can arise when two people separate. There is a fairly equal, but perhaps less well known, obligation for the Estate of a deceased person to provide financial support...
Competing February 2016 rulings by Ontario courts have left us with real questions as to when a discriminatory Last Will and Testament will be upheld in this province....
Keep this in mind when drafting your Last Will and Testament. The law is very clear about the formal requirements that must be met for a Will to be validated. So, along with ensuring that your Will clearly articulates how you want your Estate's...