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Changes to Wills and Estates Law
2021 and 2021 brought significant changes to Ontario's Wills and Estates laws.
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Feb 21, 20223 min read
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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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Feb 4, 20223 min read
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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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Jan 20, 20221 min read
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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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Dec 12, 20201 min read
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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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Dec 3, 20204 min read
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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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Dec 3, 20204 min read
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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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Dec 2, 20204 min read
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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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Nov 13, 20202 min read
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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, 20201 min read
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Discharging an old mortgage from title
When a homeowner sells an Ontario property with an old undischarged mortgage on title but can’t find the lender, what can be done? A...
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Nov 13, 20203 min read
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