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PEI Modernizes Its Trustee Act

In 2025, Prince Edward Island introduced a sweeping modernization of its trust legislation through Bill No. 5 –Trustee Act, replacing the longstanding Trustee Act (Chapter T-8).

CP

Cox & Palmer

Presumption Of Resulting Trust: When 'Just Helping Mom' Becomes A Court Battle

The will says one thing. The bank account says another. In estate litigation, this disconnect often boils down to one deceptively simple question: was the transfer a genuine gift...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Shah Revisits Damgaard: Wills Variation Can Be Used To Create A Henson Trust

In a recent unreported decision (KEL-S-S-142912), the Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered that a will be varied to put the plaintiff's inheritance in a fully discretionary Henson trust...

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Why You Should Have A Power Of Attorney: Planning Ahead For Life's Unexpected Turns

One day, you are managing your everyday routine, and the next, something unexpected happens: an illness, an accident, or the gradual effects of aging.

NL

Nelligan Law

Sign Here, Virtually: Alberta Allows For The Remote Signing Of Estate Planning Documents Indefinitely

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

Leaving a Legacy Across Borders?
"Do Not Let Your Will get Lost in Transit"

SB

Sorbara Law

Estate Planning For Common Law Spouses

SB

Sorbara Law

Why Do We Procrastinate When It Comes To Estate Planning?

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Beyond Succession: How To Disaster-Proof Your Family Legacy (Podcast)

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Gift Or Loan? How To Help Your Child Buy A Home Without Legal Headaches

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

The Dangers Of Making Your Own Will

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Congratulations, You're An Estate Trustee: Obtaining Asset Values From Financial Institutions

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

From Farm To Court: Estate Litigation And The Family Farm

SL

Siskinds LLP

La CSC annule les plafonds liés aux dépenses de publicité politique faite par des tiers en période préélectorale en Ontario

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

How Are Professional Poker Winnings Taxed In Canada? Taxable Business Income And Non-Taxable Hobbies: Fournier-Giguère V. Canada Et. Al., 2025 FCA 112

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Appointing Someone To Make Health Care Decisions If You Become Unable To

Canada Healthcare

ML

McKercher LLP

How The Income Tax Act Treats Settlements And Damage Awards For Wrongful Dismissals

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How CRA Conducts Net Worth Audits And Enforces Gross Negligence Penalties Against Canadian Taxpayers: Lessons From Mann v. The King And Other Cases

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Family Law

Why You Should Have A Power Of Attorney: Planning Ahead For Life's Unexpected Turns

One day, you are managing your everyday routine, and the next, something unexpected happens: an illness, an accident, or the gradual effects of aging.

NL

Nelligan Law

Estate Planning For Common Law Spouses

If you are in a common-law relationship, it is important to review your estate plans and prepare your estate planning documents so that you can control how your assets...

SB

Sorbara Law

Gift Or Loan? How To Help Your Child Buy A Home Without Legal Headaches

Although the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and elsewhere is currently undergoing a downturn, likely due to economic uncertainty, home ownership remains out of reach for many.

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

What's That Worth, Anyways?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Imputing Income Part V - Diverting Income

SB

Sorbara Law

Compensation For Families Under The Family Law Act

SL

Siskinds LLP

Is It Possible To Have More Than One Spouse?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Managing A Family Law Practice On Two Tracks: Digital Practices And Court Processes

LL

Lerners LLP

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Divorce

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

An annulment is a legal declaration that a marriage was never legally valid – it deems the marriage null and void as if it never happened.

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Tort Of Family Violence

The Supreme Court of Canada has recently heard an appeal about whether the Ontario Superior Court should have created a tort of family violence.

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Collaborative Divorce: Neutral Professionals

Divorce is often an emotionally and financially challenging time. The Collaborative Process offers a more respectful and supportive alternative to traditional negotiation or litigation.

SB

Sorbara Law

Understanding Reunification Therapy - Healing Parent-Child Relationships After Separation

SB

Sorbara Law

Limits Of Family Law Claims Against An Estate: What O'Reilly v O'Reilly Reveals

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding The Matrimonial Home And Its Equalization In Divorce

SB

Sorbara Law

Factum Containing Fake Case Law Likely Generated By AI Submitted In Ontario Litigation (Ko v. Li)

Canada Technology

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Family Law Courts Address Impact Of Intimate Partner Violence In Divorce Cases

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Family Violence, What Is It And How Does It Affect My Separation / Divorce?

RA

Rashidy & Associates

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

PEI Modernizes Its Trustee Act

In 2025, Prince Edward Island introduced a sweeping modernization of its trust legislation through Bill No. 5 –Trustee Act, replacing the longstanding Trustee Act (Chapter T-8).

CP

Cox & Palmer

Presumption Of Resulting Trust: When 'Just Helping Mom' Becomes A Court Battle

The will says one thing. The bank account says another. In estate litigation, this disconnect often boils down to one deceptively simple question: was the transfer a genuine gift...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Shah Revisits Damgaard: Wills Variation Can Be Used To Create A Henson Trust

In a recent unreported decision (KEL-S-S-142912), the Supreme Court of British Columbia ordered that a will be varied to put the plaintiff's inheritance in a fully discretionary Henson trust...

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

What Estate Tax Liabilities Do Advisors And Clients Need To Stay Aware Of ?

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Why You Should Have A Power Of Attorney: Planning Ahead For Life's Unexpected Turns

NL

Nelligan Law

Sign Here, Virtually: Alberta Allows For The Remote Signing Of Estate Planning Documents Indefinitely

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

A Brand's Legacy: Planning For Trademark Succession

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Leaving a Legacy Across Borders?
"Do Not Let Your Will get Lost in Transit"

SB

Sorbara Law

Estate Planning For Common Law Spouses

SB

Sorbara Law

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Latest Videos

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Estate Planning: The Differences Between A Will, Enduring Power Of Attorney, And Personal Directive (Video)

PM

Parlee McLaws

Understanding Estate Litigation In BC: How Proper Preparation Can Prevent Legal Battles (Video)

FH

FH&P Lawyers

BTC Series: What Happens If You Pass Away Without A Will? (Video)

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Hot Topics In Estate Planning (Video)

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

How To Create A Strong Estate Plan (Video)

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

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