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“The Radical Middle is about getting beyond black and white. We challenge assumptions, ask better questions, and look for answers that don’t fit neatly on either side. Common sense shouldn’t be radical.“ In Episode 3 of The Radical Middle Podcast, Thomas McMurtry and Ian Hull explore a question th … Read more »

An attorney for property is granted considerable authority over the grantor’s financial affairs. Although this authority operates during the grantor’s lifetime, its exercise can materially impact the value and composition of the grantor’s Estate. This raises a practical question: does an attor … Read more »

The basis on which trust beneficiaries can compel the production of trust documents has been the subject of debate in Canada. Historically, English jurisprudence recognized that beneficiaries with a proprietary interest in trust property also possessed a corresponding “proprietary rightâ€� to view … Read more »

The decision in Sanchez v. Sanchez-Guevara, 2025 ONSC 7077, provides a clear illustration of the risks faced by an attorney for property who fails to adequately account for their dealings. The Facts An elderly father, following a motor vehicle accident, suffered cognitive and physical injuries and r … Read more »

In Dyal v. Dyal, 2023 ONSC 4322, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed the validity of a formally executed Will, rejected reliance on an unsigned “modifiedâ€� version, and granted Orders for vacant possession of estate property and occupation rent. The decision illustrates that formal ex … Read more »