Wills, Trusts & Estates
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October 03, 2024
Miller Thomson expands private client services practice with new counsel, associate
A recent news release from Miller Thomson LLP announced the addition of counsel Jane Martin and associate Baira Oldvurova to the firm’s private client services practice.
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October 02, 2024
Fiduciaries: Their roles and responsibilities in estate law
It’s important to consider who will be the key decision-makers on death and incapacity when updating your estate plan. Understanding these roles can help you prepare better for your future and make informed decisions about your property and personal care. This post highlights the responsibilities of fiduciaries in the estate and incapacity planning context.
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September 30, 2024
Loopstra Nixon expands with addition of 2 associates
Recent news releases from Loopstra Nixon announced the addition of Dylan Gervais and Nikita Sharma as associates.
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September 30, 2024
Bedside manner: What they don’t teach you in law school
Many lawyers have a difficult time not only in acquiring clients but also in keeping clients or achieving client referrals. Many times, this is the case despite the quality of the work, the speed produced or even the price charged. One large reason for this comes as a result of a lack of “bedside manner” — a term typically used for doctors and patients but extremely applicable in the legal industry.
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September 27, 2024
New associate joins Clark Wilson B.C.
A recent news release from Clark Wilson LLP announced that Jonathan Fung had joined the firm’s estates and trusts group as an associate.
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September 27, 2024
When injury leads to incapacity: The role of guardianship
When a person sustains serious injuries after an accident, their ability to make decisions about their physical, mental or financial well-being may be compromised. When these injuries are severe enough to render the person “mentally incapable,” the legal concept known as guardianship may be necessary to protect their interests.
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September 26, 2024
Former Brampton lawyer who stole $3.2M, believing he was dying, gets 5-year sentence
A former, Brampton, Ont.-based lawyer who stole more than $3.2 million he received in trust from his clients when he believed he was terminally ill has been sentenced to five years in prison.
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September 26, 2024
Role of technology in elder law estate planning
In an increasingly digitalized world, the move to technological advancements in the legal arena is becoming increasingly apparent. With respect to estate planning and, in particular, the preparation of wills and powers of attorney, there are still many formal requirements to validly execute the documents. While the use of technology can be complementary to these formal processes and requirements, allowing alternative methods to witness and execute estate planning documents, the process still cannot solely be completed through the use of technology.
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September 25, 2024
Limitation period raised as defence to loan between spouses
The court’s observation in June 2021 that the litigation between T.O. and D.O. was “fast and furious … heading for a very lengthy and expensive trial” was prescient, a legal journey with four hearings in the Superior Court, and the sad death of T.O. in August 2023, culminating in a final appeal that took four hearings, with the judgment handed down on Aug. 8, 2024.
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September 25, 2024
Pursuing unjust enrichment in the Joint Family Venture context
Family assets and businesses are very often the product of the combined efforts of both members of a cohabiting relationship. This can be true whether the cohabiting spouses are legally married or not (i.e., common law).