Going Through The Motions: Potential Cost Consequences Of Failing To Meaningfully Mediate
Under the Insurance Act, an insurer is required to participate in mediation if the insured requests mediation. The insurer is also...
How To Deal With A Vexatious Litigant
Difficult people exist. So do extremely difficult people. Some will yell and scream to get their own way. Others will threaten and...
Can I Secretly Record A Conversation
Digital technology has brought an incredible change to our ability to capture, store and retrieve information including the ability to...
Objector's Reasonable Expectations About Costs When Objecting To Estate Accounts Play An Importa
One of the obligations of an estate trustee is to have the court pass the estate's accounts which means that the court approves the...
Theft Prevention For The Deceased
We have all seen the movie or read the book where someone takes on a new identity by searching a cemetery for a suitably aged candidate...
Small Business Owners Beware - Winter Is Coming & You May Be Responsible For More Snow Clearing
Most business owners realize that they must take care to ensure that ice and snow are removed from their premises to ensure that walkways...
Who Gets To Keep Monetary Gifts Given to Married Children, And Used To Pay A Mortgage, After A Divor
If a parent gives a married child money is the spouse* entitled to keep half of the money when the marriage breaks down? The answer,...
Employing A Family Member - A Cautionary Tale
For a small business owner, filling employee requirements often begin by hiring family members or friends. This can benefit both the...
Can You Bequeath Your Property To Your Pet?
Many people view their pets as a member of the family and are understandably concerned about what will happen to their animal companions...
Condo Owners Are Not Entitled to Email Contact Information Of Other Owners
Electronic communication including email communication is increasingly replacing other forms of written transmission such as snail mail...