Changes to Wills and Estates Law
2021 and 2021 brought significant changes to Ontario's Wills and Estates laws.
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- Feb 4, 2022
- 3 min
Guardianship Bonds
Courts in Ontario will sometimes require a Guardian of Property to obtain a bond for security as a condition of being appointed as guardian.
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- Jan 20, 2022
- 1 min
Substantial Compliance for Will Making
On January 1, 2022, a number of important changes were made to the law affecting estates and wills in Ontario. Among them, Ontario’s...
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RN
- Dec 12, 2020
- 1 min
New notice requirement coming for winter slip and fall claims.
As a result of amendment to Ontario's Occupiers' Liability Act, anyone injured from slipping and falling on ice or snow in Ontario on...
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RN
- Dec 3, 2020
- 4 min
Order to inspect property in Small Claims Court
The relatively small number of rules governing procedure in Ontario’s Small Claims Court promotes flexibility and lends simplicity to...
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RN
- Dec 3, 2020
- 4 min
Estate trustee's legal fees: who pays?
When an estate trustee’s decisions about the administration of an estate in Ontario are challenged, that sometimes includes decisions...
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RN
- Dec 2, 2020
- 4 min
Shared driveway disputes
Shared driveways or laneways are a common feature in many urban areas, especially in older developments with a high density of...
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RN
- Nov 13, 2020
- 1 min
Covid notice
Covid-19 has changed the way we do business, but people still need trusted legal advice, and we are working as hard as ever to fight for...
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RN
- Nov 13, 2020
- 2 min
Slip and fall winter hazards
Injuries from slipping or tripping and falling on an icy, uneven or poorly maintained surface, causing injury or even death may give rise...
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RN
- Nov 13, 2020
- 1 min
Guardianship applications
When an adult loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves about their property and finances, and/or their personal care, and...
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- Nov 13, 2020
- 3 min
Discharging an old mortgage from title
When a homeowner sells an Ontario property with an old unclaimed mortgage on title but can’t find the lender, what can be done? A similar...
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