People will do all sorts of things to try to get out of the probate fees associated with transferring property after a death. What...

Like any other professionals, lawyers can be hired (retained) and fired before the conclusion of the retainer. However, firing a lawyer...

We all know that putting money into an RRSP defers taxes. It is only when the money is withdrawn that the income tax becomes due and...

Condominium Corporation Declarations often seek to protect the majority of unitholders from the litigation costs incurred when a single...

Can a romantic partner - even one in an apparently close and loving relationship for several years - make a claim for dependent's relief...

Is an employee entitled to bereavement leave in Ontario? What happens if a family member has not died but is very ill, can the employee...

Last Will and Testaments, like plans, change. Those changes mean increases to some and decreases to others. If a beneficiary's share of...

People can get emotional about their pets and sometimes that emotion involves litigation. A recent Ontario Divisional Court decision...

When parties settle a legal dispute, it is standard practice to sign "Full and Final" releases. Often the wording of these releases is...

There is a general belief that separation agreements promote finality between a divorcing couple and allow both parties to move on. ...