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April 14, 2025

Superior Court Denies Validity of Stepdaughter’s $400K Gift

The Superior Court of Justice of Ontario rendered an inter vivos gift invalid in a Wills and Estate case. The case involved two stepdaughters and a […]

February 20, 2025

Impact of Having a Will and Understanding Estate Laws

The importance of having a will and understanding estate laws becomes significant when you have a family to guard from the uncertainty of life. A valid […]

February 13, 2025

Ontario Court of Appeal Nullifies Will and Property Transfer, Cites Undue Influence

Testamentary capacity and undue influence are the two most important things that can determine the validity of a will. A will is the legal instrument that […]

December 12, 2024

Ontario Superior Court rejects claim of verbal agreement for lifelong rent-free condo residency

In a recent Ontario Superior Court wills and estate law decision, Justice Faieta stressed the pitfalls of unwritten agreements. The plaintiff, Ionie Agatha Officer, an 85-year-old […]

October 30, 2024

The Hidden Dangers of Joint Property Ownership with Adult Children

Estate planning is something that every individual should conduct in their lifetime, before it’s too late. This is becoming a major concern for the aging population […]

October 18, 2024

Ontario Superior Court orders man to vacate family property amid will dispute

Disputes over wills and estates have witnessed a considerable rise in Canada due to increasing property values. In some cases, owning a property has become more […]

July 11, 2024

How ‘Trusts’ Improve Your Estate Plan: Key Benefits

Estate planning is something that should be considered by everyone who has substantial amount of assets to protect. This ensures that your assets are managed and […]

December 23, 2020

Estate Planning strategies for Jointly Held Assets – Tenants-in-Common vs. Joint Tenancy

Though Tenants-in-common and Joint Tenancy terms may sound similar, their legal implications can be quite different. Being aware of both terms and their impact on real […]

December 21, 2020

Demand for Wills and Estate Lawyers Rises as COVID-19 Spreads Across Canada

Will Lawyers in Brampton The spread of COVID-19 in Ontario, Canada fuelled a rising demand for Wills. Canadians rushed to willlawyersin Brampton and Mississauga to prepare and […]