Trusts and estates

Power of attorney: what is it and why is it important?

Power of attorney: what is it and why is it important?

Contrary to what we think, a power of attorney can be made by everyone regardless of one’s age and property. A lawyer may also be needed when creating one

Ontario Bar Association highlights importance of will preparation during Make a Will Month

Ontario Bar Association highlights importance of will preparation during Make a Will Month

Lawyers to offer free information sessions to help the public understand estate planning essentials

Ontario Superior Court orders heirs to pay occupation rent in estate dispute

Ontario Superior Court orders heirs to pay occupation rent in estate dispute

The court found that their claim to remain in the property was based on an inauthentic document

Ontario Superior Court removes sibling as estate trustee amid conflict and mismanagement concerns

Ontario Superior Court removes sibling as estate trustee amid conflict and mismanagement concerns

The friction between the siblings would likely continue to disrupt estate administration: court

First Nations sue Ontario over Mining Act’s impact on Indigenous lands

First Nations sue Ontario over Mining Act’s impact on Indigenous lands

'The Mining Act statute is taking precedence over Canada's Constitution'

Self-reps in estate dispute ordered to pay interest on opponent's litigation financing

Self-reps in estate dispute ordered to pay interest on opponent's litigation financing

Fairness to self-reps often drives up costs for opposing parties, says Dorothy Hagel