Can Electronic Wills be Validated in Ontario?
A few years ago, we blogged about the idea that an electronic will, which, although invalid under Ontario laws, could …
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Executing Powers of Attorney Virtually: Statutory Requirements vs. Best Practices
Statutory requirements for the virtual execution of Powers of Attorney (“POAs”) in Ontario have become significantly more flexible since 2020.
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Limits on Funding Capacity Litigation After the Incapable Person’s Death: The Court’s Approach in Lacaria v. Lacaria, 2026 ONSC 591
In the recent decision Lacaria v. Lacaria, 2026 ONSC 591, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether, and to
Proving a Trust Over Land: The Importance of a Proper Paper Trail
A key task during estate administration is identifying and collecting the deceased’s assets. While this is often a straight-forward task,
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Deterrence and Denunciation After Death: Punitive Damages Against Estates
Trigger Warning: this post contains discussion of a case involving sexual abuse committed against a minor. The content may be
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Capacity Assessment Considerations
Capacity issues arise frequently in the estates world, yet capacity assessments are often misunderstood. Keep the following in mind when
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When Does a Class Gift Vest? BC Court of Appeal Clarifies the Presumption of Early Vesting
Class gifts are an effective way to gift property to multiple beneficiaries. If a potential member of the class dies
Hejno v. Hejno, 2025 ONCA 876: Court of Appeal Addresses Fresh Evidence and the Validation of Imperfect Wills Under s. 21.1 of the SLRA
The Court of Appeal for Ontario’s decision in Hejno v. Hejno, 2025 ONCA 876, provides further direction on the approach
Security for Costs in the Estate of Lascelles George Burnett
A recent decision of the Superior Court of Justice, Estate of Lascelles George Burnett v. Heakes Housley, Barristers & Solicitors,
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A Joint Will Is Actually Two Wills: Lessons From Aulinger v Oda
Joint wills and mutual wills are both valid legal instruments in Canada, but rarely arise in modern practice today. As
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