After Negotiations Fall Through, One Party Seeks Enforcement Of Agreement

After Negotiations Fall Through, One Party Seeks Enforcement Of Agreement

A message often delivered by estate lawyers is that it’s incredibly important to have a will in order to provide as seamless an experience as possible for your beneficiaries in the event of your death. However, it’s not always the case that more is better, and as we see in a recent case heard by the Ontario Superior Court…

Common-Law Spouse Challenges Estranged Son Of Deceased In Attempt To Be Named Beneficiary

Common-Law Spouse Challenges Estranged Son Of Deceased In Attempt To Be Named Beneficiary

If we had to pick just one reason to take steps to properly plan for the administration of your estate in the event of your death, we may very well say that doing so, including the creation of a valid will, is the best way to ensure that your estate is handled in a way…

Widow Is Unable To Access Husband’s Reproductive Material

Widow Is Unable To Access Husband’s Reproductive Material

For many couples, having a child can be a difficult process due to any number of health issues. Fortunately, modern medicine has made the process much easier for people who need medical assistance with having a child. However great modern medicine is, there are still challenges that couples may face related to having children. A recent…

What Happens When The Law Conflicts With A Testator’s Wishes?

What Happens When The Law Conflicts With A Testator’s Wishes?

An a recent case out of British Columbia highlights an interesting topic often seen in estate law. The matter concerned the law as it pertains to separation of spouses and the wishes of the testator. In this case, the two stood in contrast, and the court had to determine which side its judgment should align…

Siblings Challenge Will Based On Suspicious Circumstances
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Siblings Challenge Will Based On Suspicious Circumstances

In last week’s blog, we covered a situation where siblings were at odds over which of their parent’s wills should stand after multiple wills were found. This week we continue to look at disputes over wills amongst family members. This time we look at the case of some members of a family alleging “suspicious circumstances” when some family…