When a Handwritten Codicil Changes the Plan
Lessons from Schickedanz v. Schickedanz, 2026 ONCA 191 Estate disputes frequently arise when a later testamentary document departs sharply from a person’s established estate plan.
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When a New Will Late in Life Raises More Questions, Than Answers
Lessons from Anroop v. Naqvi, ONCA 142 Estate disputes often arise when someone makes a major change to their will late in life, especially when
Recognition of Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services: Lessons from Chief Heidi Cook v Manitoba
In Chief Heidi Cook et al. v. The Government of Manitoba et al., the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench recognized that Manitoba First Nations possess
Procedural Gatekeeping in Aboriginal Title Litigation
Ontario Court Reaffirms the Importance of Rule 12.08 | Anishinabeg et al. v. Attorney General of Canada et al., 2026 ONSC 1139 The Ontario Superior