It's Called "Executor's Year" For A Reason
I have written before about whether accepting the responsibility of being an executor/estate trustee of an estate is an honour or a...
Defendant Must Disprove Allegations In Order to Obtain Summary Judgment
Some cases are stronger than others. What happens if you are faced with a claim that the plaintiff has no ability to prove? Are you...
Rule Of Convenience May Be Inconvenient For Estate Trustees Or Estates
Often a Will allows significant discretion to an estate trustee to make decisions both with respect to calling in the estate's assets or...
The Obligation To Pay Spousal Support May Survive The Death Of The Recipient Spouse?
The obligation to pay spousal support may survive the death of the spouse who receives the support. At first glance, this seems wrong....
Before You Sign A Non-Compete Agreement...
Often to a new employee, an employment contracts is similar to a pre-nuptial agreement. Everything looks rosy and you can not imagine a...
Is Pain And Suffering For The Loss Of A Pet Compensable?
We value and cherish our pets and, in some cases, even consider them family members. However, the law considers pets property and is...