by cactus | Dec 4, 2025 | Wills & Estates
FACTS The applicant, Jack Shapiro, was the spouse of the late Carol-Sue Shapiro, who passed away in June 2020. The estate was substantial, valued at approximately $7 million, largely composed of an inheritance that Carol-Sue had received from her parents. This...
by cactus | Nov 28, 2025 | Wills & Estates
Recent years have seen a notable increase in disputes involving inter vivos gifts and joint assets, with courts grappling with complex questions about donor’s intention, the adequacy of documentation, and the observance of fiduciary obligations, especially where joint...
by cactus | Jul 18, 2025 | Wills & Estates
When someone passes away in Ontario without a will, the distribution of their estate is governed by the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). While this law is designed to ensure a fair distribution of assets based on presumed family relationships, it often fails to...
by cactus | Jul 10, 2025 | Articles, Civil Litigation, Finance, Real Estate, Service, Wills & Estates
In Ontario, the power of sale is a widely used legal avenue that allows lenders to sell a mortgaged property when a borrower defaults—without having to go through the justice system. This out-of-court process is ruled primarily by the Mortgages Act and provides a...
by cactus | Apr 28, 2025 | Wills & Estates
Appointing a non-resident executor (also known as an estate trustee) in Ontario can complicate the estate administration process. While Ontario law does not require an estate trustee to be a resident of the province, there are significant issues to consider if the...
