There are limits on the freedom of a testator to dispose of her estate as she chooses. One of the limits is imposed by statute: a deceased must provide adequate provision for the proper support of her dependants. The Succession...
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ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
"Estate administration" refers to steps required to settle the assets/affairs of a deceased person. If the deceased had a valid Will, the Will should name the person appointed by deceased to administer and distribute his/her estate. This person is called an estate trustee (formerly called an executor or executrix). If there...
ESTATE LITIGATION
Estate litigation is a broad term that encompasses will challenges and will interpretations, contested estate administration and probate applications, removal of executors or rectification of a defective will. It includes a variety of disputes between executors and beneficiaries, as well as disappointed beneficiary claims and allegations...
ESTATE MEDIATION
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is widely embraced by justice system and legal profession. Mediation allows the parties to "step outside" the court system to try and privately settle their dispute with help of a third party. The hallmarks of mediation include: compromise, good faith bargaining, and a...
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Abuse of Power of Attorney in Ontario: Criminal Liability in R. v. Ehrhardt
A recent Ontario case, R. v. Ehrhardt, 2025 ONSC 6850, highlights the serious consequences of misusing a power of attorney. A power of attorney comes with fiduciary duties, and those acting in this capacity are required to act in the...
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De Vries LITIGATION is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law on June 9. The honoured award recipient is Karon C. Bales of Bales Beall LLP. The Canadian Bar Association:...
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Justin de Vries will participate as senior faculty on May 11 at the OBA Trusts and Estates Law CPD program, Taking a Will Challenge to Trial: Senior Faculty Demonstrate Skills & Procedure from A to Z. Learn more and register...
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