What 2024 Taught Us About Trust and Estates Litigation in Canada Authored by: Kim Gale and Jessica Campolucci As litigation in estates and trusts law continues to evolve, 2024...
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In “Collaborative Law for Estate Lawyers”, Kim Gale offers a comprehensive guide for how estate lawyers can implement collaborative law into their practice....
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Limitation applicable to constructive trust and unjust enrichment claims Introduction The decision in Ingram v. Kulynych Estate (“Ingram”), by the Ontario Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) addressed whether the...
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In this presentation, Kim Gale provides an in-depth exploration of elder abuse, focusing on how to recognize the key signs and patterns that may indicate mistreatment. She shares practical...
Continue readingDate of Death: Determining commencement of the limitation period
Date of Death: Determining commencement of the limitation period In our last article with Law360 Canada, Palak Mahajan and I wrote about the relevance of the recent decision of...
Continue readingWho Handles What? Estate Trustees vs. Lawyers in Managing an Estate
In this presentation, Kim Gale breaks down the roles of an estate trustee and a lawyer, offering insights on responsibilities, legal obligations, and best practices in estate administration....
Continue readingSuccession Law Reform Act: Substantial Compliance
Succession Law Reform Act: Substantial Compliance Co-written by: Kim Gale and Kiran Sanghera Imagine being able to prove that a handwritten note in your notebook could be your...
Continue readingFrom Conflict to Consensus: Why Collaborative Law Works for Estate Disputes
In this presentation, Kim Gale outlines collaborative law and its potential role in estate disputes. She highlights the benefits of this approach, emphasizing its focus on cooperation and relationship...
Continue readingAlberta Court Orders Sale of Lands After 29-Year Estate Dispute
Written by: Madison Neville In a decision rendered nearly 30 years after the death of a woman in 1995, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ordered the...
Continue readingThe succession rights of unborn children; Intestacy
Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan Intestate succession in Ontario is governed by a structured and complex process under the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). The legislation first...
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