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- Considering Gender Identity Issues in Estate, Trust, and Capacity Litigation: Tips and Best Practices
As society becomes increasingly aware of the spectrum and complexities of gender identity, the legal profession tries to adapt and keep up with the societal changes. As practitioners in the areas of estate and trust law, it is essential that we educate ourselves in order to be able to better serve c … Read more »
- From Filing to Service: How Ontario’s Rule 16.01(2) Simplifies Litigation
One of the most critical steps in a legal proceeding is ensuring that all parties are properly served with the originating process. But what happens if a party hasn’t been formally served yet takes action by delivering a defence, notice of intent to defend, or notice of appearance? Rule 16.01(2) of … Read more »
- Estate Tax Update 2.0: Collection of Increased Capital Gains Tax Delayed Until 2026
In a surprising turn of events, the Canada Revenue Agency is no longer collecting the increased capital gains tax that was proposed in 2024. On January 31, 2025, the CRA released an Update on the Canada Revenue Agency’s administration of the proposed capital gains taxation changes, confirming that t … Read more »
- TIPS FOR GIFTING A RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
February 2025 Solicitor’s Tip View as PDF Inter vivos gifts consisting of a survivorship interest in real property may be an appealing alternative to gifting land through a will – such gifts typically pass outside of an estate and the value of the gift can even be reduced or eliminated by converting … Read more »
- Estate Trustee’s Duty to Account is Emphasized Once Again in Huang v. Nie, 2024 ONSC 2398
Yesterday, I blogged about some of the key considerations and challenges you may want to take into account when choosing an estate trustee to administer your estate. Having an estate trustee who is responsible and possesses the right skill set will ensure that the estate is properly administered and … Read more »