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Second marriages introduce a unique set of complexities to estate planning. Blending families with pre-existing assets, children from previous relationships, and potentially differing financial goals requires careful consideration to ensure a smooth and equitable distribution of assets upon death. P … Read more »

As part of one’s estate planning, a testator often incorporates terms to address their dependents, including what will happen if their spouse survives them. In some cases, however, the deceased has not left a will. Either way, questions about the surviving spouse’s rights to the deceased’s estate ma … Read more »

Can a court make a parenting order under the Divorce Act for an adult child living with a disability without giving them an opportunity to participate in the proceeding? The Ontario Court of Appeal considered this question while addressing the presumption of capacity and an individual’s right to be … Read more »

In Ontario, the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) governs the distribution of a deceased person’s estate. While individuals have the right to create a will to express their wishes for the distribution of their assets, the SLRA also provides protections for specific individuals, including children. Th … Read more »

For divorcing spouses in Ontario, the Family Law Act equalizes the value of each party’s net family property. Importantly, the value of the matrimonial home is always included. However, equalization is usually calculated as of the date of separation, and the financial consequences of a divorce may n … Read more »