Published December 2020. This article is general information only and may not reflect current law. When an estate trustee’s decisions about the administration of an estate in Ontario are challenged, that sometimes includes decisions about estate money spent on legal fees. Lawyers acting for an estate trustee need to be aware of potential challenges by a beneficiary or anyone with a financial interest in the estate. Because an estate is not an entity that can sue or be sued di

Published November 2020. This article is general information only and may not reflect current law. When an adult loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves about their property and finances, and/or their personal care, and there is no valid power of attorney in place, a guardianship application to the court may be needed. If you or someone you know needs to be appointed as a guardian, we can help with this challenging and sensitive matter. We can help determine who