A testator (person making a will) is expected to make adequate provision to support any of his or her dependents when drafting a will. ...

In Ontario there is a fundamental belief that litigation should be decided on its merits and not on procedural advantage. A recent...

Like so many legal situations, the answer to this question is that an unsigned settlement might be enforceable depending on the...

Summary judgment may be a quick way to shorten the litigation process and obtain a judgement, thereby ending a court proceeding. ...

What can you do if Home Sweet Home has become a place of conflict and stress due to a nasty neighbour? Is there a point where a group of...

Administration of estates can vary widely depending on the personality of the deceased. The estates of hoarders or, as the are sometimes...

Being a trustee is a significant responsibility with obligations to account for the trust property that you hold and to keep the trust...

Every tenant knows, or should know, that if s/he moves out of a rental unit prior to the expiry of a lease s/he is responsible to pay the...

A recent Divisional Court appeal decision shows how easy it is a for a knowledgeable tenant to work the system and continue to live rent...

Accepting the role of trustee of an estate is a serious responsibility with a number of important obligations. One of those obligations...