8 Tips For The Do-It-Yourself Landlord
Owning a rental property can be a good source of income. In theory, you purchase the property, find a tenant and sit back while the...
An Estate Trustee Pays A Beneficiary Too Much - Now What?
What happens if an estate trustee makes a mistake and fails to pay all of the estate's debts and obligations before making a payment to a...
2 Ways That A Will or Bequest Is Void On Public Policy Grounds
Challenges are launched against Wills on a regular basis for a variety of reasons. One of the rarer grounds to bring a challenge is that...
Public v. Private: After Death
Many people would be horrified at the thought of publically disclosing their finances. All too often, this is precisely what occurs...
Who Legally Gets To Decide Funeral Details?
Contrary to popular belief, the wishes of the deceased regarding his or her funeral do not have to be honoured even if those wishes are...
Will Void Because Deceased is Racist Despite Absence of Racism in Will
Update - this decision has been overturned on appeal. A recent Ontario Superior Court decision set aside an otherwise valid will as...
