Appellate Advocacy
We have extensive appellate experience before all levels of court in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia. Our lawyers have acted in leading appeals involving estate and trust law issues such as probate, resulting trusts, and undue influence. When a decision may warrant an appeal, we provide clear, candid advice on the merits, risks, and strategic considerations involved, helping clients make informed decisions before proceeding.
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How to know when it is time to pull the plug on an Executor
Removing an Executor is not a quick or easy process. However, there are clear boundaries they must operate within. When an Executor crosses the line, they should unapologetically be removed. Personally benefitting from the Estate, is one of those lines. It is not a...
Internet Wills are a way to facilitate elder abuse
I recently came across a situation where a person created an internet Will for somebody else. They took it to an elderly person and had them sign it. I immediately thought of how this could be used to take advantage of people. When you get a Will done by a lawyer...