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How We’re Taxed when We Die

A pertinent question often asked in respect of taxation at death is: Would there be any estate taxes or succession duties? Strictly speaking, the answer is...

The Court Appointment of Guardians (for Mentally Incapable Persons)

Disposition by the CourtUnder s. 77(3), there are three possible dispositions of the matter by the judge:1) A verdict without a hearing;2) A direction to the...

The Documents Involved in the Court Appointment of Guardians for Mentally Incapable Persons

What Documents are Involved?As in the standard procedure, the Notice of Application and the Affidavit of the Applicant (including exhibits) are to be prepared so as...

Issues in Mortgage Law

Foreclosure: When and Why?It is not uncommon to combine a claim for foreclosure with a claim for the amount due under the covenants contained in the...

Mortgage Enforcement: What Can Go Wrong?

Notice of Sale and RequisitionsIf a purchase is made under power of sale, it is necessary to ensure that the vendor is authorized to conduct the...

Mortgage Enforcement: Issues for Discussion

IntroductionCommon issues expected to arise and confront legal counsels in mortgage enforcement practice, whether from the mortgagor’s perspective or from the lender’s perspective are under discussion...

Resulting and Constructive Trusts: Damages and Vesting Orders

Damages and Vesting Orders in Lieu of Constructive TrustThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice in McLean v. Danicic et al. discussed an application by a common...

Resulting and Constructive Trusts: A Case in Point

Constructive Trusts Without Unjust EnrichmentIn a majority judgment in Soulos v. Korkontzilas, the Supreme Court of Canada noted that a constructive trust arose in the absence...

Resulting and Constructive Trusts: All About Constructive Trusts

The Constructive TrustA constructive trust is formed by operation of law. It is considered an equitable remedy so as to prevent unjust enrichment, which is when...

Resulting and Constructive Trusts: Types Continued

Good WifeThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice decided in Citi Financial Ltd.v. Zaidi that the transfer of a residential property from a husband to his wife...