
Testamentary Freedom: Spence et al. v. BMO Trust Company
In Ontario, the law gives testators the freedom to distribute their property freely. Testamentary freedom is the concept that a testator, in making his or her own will, has the…
In Ontario, the law gives testators the freedom to distribute their property freely. Testamentary freedom is the concept that a testator, in making his or her own will, has the…
Do you know the consequences of dying without a will? Many people have mistaken beliefs when it comes to how they imagine their estate will be distributed. Some assume that…
As a direct result of the Family Law Act (1986) the administration of estates has become vastly more complicated than it was formerly. Prior to its enactment, the only statutory claim that could…
What is a “Power of Attorney?” A power of attorney is a legal document authorizing an agent to act on someone’s behalf. By signing a power of attorney while capable,…