Co-written by: Kim Gale and Jocelyn Tatebe In estate law, there is no single definition of capacity. Likewise, there is no “black and white” test that can be...
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Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan As we discussed in the first article in this two-part series, the singer Aretha Franklin passed away in 2018. During the search...
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Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan Two handwritten wills of the late singer Aretha Franklin have spurred some discussion on the issue of holographic wills. Brief facts Franklin...
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Part 1: Duties of Estate Trustees and Lawyers in Administration of Estate: Who Does What? Co-authored by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation,...
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Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan As we discussed in the first article in this two-part series, the decision of Alger v. Crumb, 2023 ONCA 209 (Alger), by...
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Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan The decision of Alger v. Crumb, 2023 ONCA 209 (Alger), by the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the issue of whether a...
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Co-written by: Kim Gale and Jonathan Nimpar Elder Law: Representation for those who are Incapable This article is written to discuss a topic that will be highlighted at Elder...
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Co-written by: Kim Gale and Jonathan Nimpar A power of attorney is a document which can be utilized to appoint someone you trust with the authority to handle your...
Continue readingLimitation Periods – Basic and Ultimate
It is imperative to understand the limitation period to bring a claim in Estate Litigation. If a claim is statute barred (past the limitation period), then the claim will...
Continue readingWhat to do when an estate owes more than it has
Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan Losing a loved one is an emotional, overwhelming and turbulent time for everyone. This anxiety, coupled with the sudden responsibility to administer...
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