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Family Law

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Posted February 17, 2021

There is lots in the news about the impact of the COVID pandemic (and resulting restrictions) on mental health around the world. In the family[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Posted February 16, 2021

Ambiguous Wording in Will Has Court Grappling With Question of Life Interest vs. License

Will interpretation cases are always interesting and serve as an important reminder to use great care when drafting estate planning documents. Barsoski v. Wesley was[...]

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Practice Management

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K. Scott McLean

Posted February 12, 2021

Important Message Concerning Mental Health From OSC Justice

In a recent endorsement out of Civil Practice Court in Toronto (713949 Ontario Limited, Applicant and Hudson’s Bay Company ULC, Respondent, OSCJ January 25, 2021)[...]

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Family Law

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Posted February 11, 2021

What Polyamory Can Tell Us About Navigating Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 rules can be hard to navigate with a blended family. Orders to associate only with your own household often do not take into account[...]

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Estate Litigation

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Posted February 9, 2021

Majorities Don’t Rule: Applications to Remove Estate Trustees

In the recent decision of Dewaele v. Roobroeck et al., Justice Sheard of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered an Application brought by a sister[...]

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Estate Litigation

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Posted February 4, 2021

Discussion re: Munro v. James (BCSC) Francis J.

The BC Supreme Court released a decision in 2020 that speaks to the somewhat unusual situation of a testator who has contracted away her right[...]

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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Kate Wright

Posted February 3, 2021

Discussing End of Life Wishes: Organ Donation

According to the Trillium Gift of Life Network, 90% of Ontarian are in favour of organ donation but only one in three Ontarians have registered[...]

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Family Law

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Posted February 2, 2021

Deadlines in Court Orders

The recent Ontario Superior Court decision of Devine v. Devine, 2021 ONSC 40 reminds us all of the importance of timelines and deadlines in family[...]

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Practice Management

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K. Scott McLean

Posted February 1, 2021

Skill Sets # 15: Fear, Anxiety and the Mystery of Confidence

“I can’t say as ever I was lost, but I was bewildered once for three days” – Daniel Boone 1734 – 1820 Overview In working[...]