Dementia in Canada
The most recent data reveals that approximately 402,000 seniors (over 65 ) suffer from dementia in Canada. That number converts to a prevalence of 7.1% […]
Estate Litigation
Estate Litigation in Blended Family Situations: Challenges and Solutions.
Blended families, composed of spouses with children from prior relationships, are becoming increasingly common in today’s society. While these families offer love and support. They
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What is a Litigation Guardian?
In most litigation situations the client controls the proceeding while receiving advice and recommendations through the client’s lawyer. When a client is incapable of providing instructions
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Evaluative or Interest Based Mediation
If you want your family law or estate litigation dispute resolved, then mediation can be a fast, cost effective and creative way to do so.
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Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding the Drafting and Execution of the Will
Many legal challenges to the validity of the will involve an allegation that there were “suspicious circumstances” surrounding the drafting and execution of the will.
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The Pitfalls in Helping to Purchase the First Home
The price of houses across Canada has seen exponential growth in recent years. For many young adults the only way to purchase a home is
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Removal of an Executor/Estate Trustee
Section 37 of the Trustee act provides the court with the authority to remove an executor/estate trustee from his/her position in the estate. In either
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Bill 245: Marriage No Longer Revokes a Will and Other Updates
Bill 245, which received royal assent last month, includes changes within the acts governing wills, powers of attorney and intestacy. Bill 245 allows for permanent
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When is a Relationship Akin to a Marriage?
When couples are in a common-law relationship and one of the common law spouses dies, the Succession Law Reform Act authorizes the surviving spouse to
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