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This blog has been written by Latoya Brown, Associate at Fasken LLP Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, cards, and grand gestures. But beyond the chocolates and celebrations, February also offers a quieter reminder of what truly matters: the people we care about. It’s an opportunit … Read more »

In recent years, Ontario courts have placed increasing emphasis on the moral obligations owed to dependants when assessing claims under Part V of the Succession Law Reform Act (“SLRAâ€�). While testamentary autonomy remains a fundamental principle, recent decisions show that courts are prepared to … Read more »

Gifting property to the next generation is an estate strategy at its simplest form. For farming families, farm succession planning can often be complex considering the difficulties associated with “equalizing” a farmer’s estate between their children in circumstances where a child is actively involv … Read more »

This blog post has been written by Darren G. Lund, Partner at Fasken LLP With the holiday season having only recently passed (although in many ways it feels like a long time ago already), I am reminded of how easy it is for news items to get lost in the… The post Please “Designateâ€� on my Behal … Read more »

This issue was recently considered by the Court in Re Pregent Estate, 2025 ONSC 7208 (CanLII). Roberta Anne Pregent died on February 8, 2024 in Kingston, Ontario. She left a last will and testament dated April 12, 1973, executed in Quebec, where she resided at the time. The will attached… The post … Read more »