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Challenging a Will in Ontario
A will is a legal document that is meant to spell out the last wishes of the deceased concerning how they would like their estate to...
What Happens if You Die Without a Will in Ontario?
Confirmation of Registration Report They say nothing is certain in life but death and taxes. We pay taxes on a daily basis but often try to avoid...
ESTATE LITIGATION: Challenging a will with the court’s assistance
Other kinds of orders are necessary in estate matters in specified circumstances, Rules of Civil Procedure (Rules), r. 74.15, which can be obtained from the court....
ESTATE LITIGATION: Challenging a will and strategies for all those concerned
Submission of Rights to the CourtAfter submitting his or her rights to the court, Rules of Civil Procedure (Rules), r. 75.07.1, a person can either:Request on...
ESTATE LITIGATION: Challenging the validity of a Will after probate
Order for Return of Certificate (Probate already obtained)When a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (Certificate) has already been issued, the proceedings to challenge a will...
ESTATE LITIGATION: Challenging the validity of a Will prior to probate
When someone seeks to overturn the last will and testament of a deceased, the process is known as challenging a will. Usually, the common grounds for...
ESTATES & EQUALIZATION: How the Courts can enforce your Family Law rights
Court OrdersThe court has extensive powers to enforce the equalization order, Family Law Act (FLA) section 9. It can order:Money to be paid;Security to be given;Payment...
ESTATES & EXECUTORS: How the Family Law Act impacts the administration of an estate
Restrictions on Distribution of EstateAfter the death of a spouse, no distributions can be made out of the estate during the six month period immediately following...
ESTATES & EQUALIZATION: Spouses electing their Family Law rights and the consequences thereof
It cannot be stressed enough how important it is for the surviving spouse to establish his or her entitlement to insurance proceeds and to survivorship benefits...
ESTATES & NFP: How your estate will be impacted by your spouse’s statutory rights
The Impact of the Family Law Act on Estate Administration The administration of estates became very complicated with the enactment of Ontario’s Family Law Act (“FLA”)...
