When Grandparents Apply for Legal Rights: Case Example

Today we will be discussing previous cases where grandparents were granted access to their grandchildren as well as situations where grandparents were deemed a factor in custody and access applications. Case Example: Torabi v. Patterson 2016 ONCJ 210 In Torabi v. Patterson 2016 ONCJ 210, the young child named Dylan, lost his mother who tragically […]

When Grandparents Apply for Legal Rights: Access & Custody

As our society ages, we are living longer and healthier lives. We constantly see increasing applications from grandparents for custodial rights or access applications to have legally defined roles in the lives of their grandchildren. In our two part series we will discuss the legal rights available to grandparents in various situations and circumstances. No […]

Case Review: Divorce and the Matrimonial Home

Did your former spouse purchase your matrimonial home prior to your marriage? A recent Court of Appeal decision reinforces the family law Rule regarding debts incurred to secure or improve a matrimonial home. The case, Fielding v. Fielding, involved two accomplished surgeons. Over the years they had gone to litigation over a number of issues […]

How can I make sure my Will is Bulletproof?

How can I make sure my will is bulletproof?

Whether you are deciding how your assets will be distributed after you pass on or are helping a loved one make their decisions, you want to ensure that the careful estate planning doesn’t go to waste. Inconsistencies in the will, or questions about the conditions under which the will was created, can cause changes to […]

What happens if there is an Error in a Will?

What happens if there is an error or mistakes in a last will and testament?

In the aftermath of the death of a family member, friend or colleague, you may be entitled to a portion of their belongings or estate. Unfortunately, depending on how precise and current the deceased’s will was, there may be some uncertainty over whether the will properly represents their final wishes. The wording used in the […]