This week, we continue our blog series on busting legal myths that are commonly believed to be true. We explore further misconceptions that are often held regarding Canada’s legal system and the corresponding realities, to provide you with a better understanding of the laws that may affect your everyday life. You can find part 1 […]
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Before you jump headfirst into challenging the Will of a family member you should consider whether or not you have sufficient evidence. There is a recent Ontario Superior Court case, Graham v. McNally Estate and Blais, where the Court found that the Respondent did not present sufficient evidence to show that the deceased lacked testamentary
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While busting legal myths may not be as exciting as watching Jamie and Adam conduct explosive science experiments on the show MythBusters, busting legal myths and being informed of the law can save metaphorical legal “explosions” in your personal and professional life, which could be caused by often spread misinformation. This blog explores some common
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The death of a loved one is always a difficult period. In addition to the grief and mourning process, some may be shocked to discover that the Last Will and Testament (if any exists at all) did not include what they had believed it would. When these questions arise, often the first question asked of
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If someone in Ontario passes away and has failed to leave enough financial support for their dependents, the law may require an obligation to provide for a dependent. In a similar vein to a claim for spousal support or child support in the family law context, the Ontario Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) permits dependents
DEPENDENT’S RELIEF IN ONTARIO: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Read More »
When planning your estate, you may consider adding a beneficiary as a co-owner of your real property to make it easier for them to inherit it after your passing. This arrangement, known as joint tenancy, allows ownership to transfer automatically when one owner passes away. While this might seem like a simple solution, it can
JOINT TENANCY IN AN ESTATE PLAN – MAKE SURE YOU AREN’T INVITING A LAWSUIT! Read More »
When an individual passes away, they often leave specific directions to their loved ones regarding how they would like their remains to be disposed of. But what happens if no such directions are left? Or if the directions cannot be carried out? Are these directions binding? The law provides some guidance for how to resolve
THE GRAVE DUTY OF DISPOSING OF REMAINS – WHO MAKES THE FINAL CALL? Read More »
You and another individual have come together to form a business partnership. You have each brought your own property and assets into the partnership to help build and grow the business. Now, a dispute has arisen and you are looking to dissolve the partnership. What happens to all of that property you each brought into
My neighbour blocked a private road on their property and now I am unable to access my own property, what do I do? To determine your next course of action you need to understand the leading legislation behind this concept being the Road Access Act which was enacted in Ontario in 1978 with the premise
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If you are commencing a lawsuit against a unincorporated business, do you know how to name them correctly on the claim? It may sound like a simple concept but not everyone understands the process to ensure the proper business name is used or the implications of using an incorrect name. When determining what to name
WHAT’S IN A NAME? A LOT AND YOU NEED TO GET IT RIGHT! Read More »
