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- Testamentary Capacity Does Not Require Perfection: Brockbank v Parkinson
Days before the February 2022 Russian invasion in Ukraine, Darcy Brockbank (“Darcyâ€� or the “Estateâ€�, respectively) travelled to Kiev. On February 25, 2022, Darcy died unexpectedly from a heart attack. He was survived by his mother, Josephine Brockbank (“Josephineâ€�), and two brothers: Joe … Read more »
- Powers of Attorney – Can Conflict be Related to a Gender Imbalance?
A colleague recently mentioned that he and his siblings were shocked when his mom suffered a stroke without warning. One minute, she was an active 70-year-old in good health, and the next, he and his siblings were suddenly responsible for her care and finances. His mother had signed Power of… The … Read more »
- When Capacity Crosses Borders: Ontario Gives Effect to a Foreign Guardianship Order
This blog post was written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP. Cross-border capacity and guardianship issues are becoming increasingly common as families, assets, and caregiving arrangements span jurisdictions. In Abitbol v. Abitbol, 2026 ONSC 1636, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confir … Read more »
- The Court’s Authority under the Parens Patriae Jurisdiction
A court’s authority to make certain orders or decisions is not always founded in legislation or established case law. In the right circumstances, the court may find its authority from its inherent jurisdiction to do certain things, such as preventing abuse of process, controlling procedure, or pro … Read more »
- The Stages of an Estate Administration – Part 2
Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken. In my previous blog, I discussed the initial steps to take when someone passes away, including obtaining essential details about the deceased, determining whether a Will exists and preparing a summary of the Will contents. Once th … Read more »