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- How to Protect Elderly Parents from Financial Exploitation: Lessons from the Waters Estate Case
The financial exploitation of older adults can have devastating effects on the victim and their family. However, there are ways to help prevent financial elder abuse. As parents age, they often depend on others for care, companionship, and financial help. Unfortunately, this need for assistance c … Read more »
- Small Estates Also Matter: How Ontario’s New Increased $50,000 Small Claims Court Limit is a Game Changer for Small Estate Disputes
As of October 1, 2025, Ontario increased the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court from $35,000.00 to $50,000.00. This long-awaited reform increases access to justice for countless Ontarians involved in civil disputes. This change allows more families, beneficiaries, and professionals to … Read more »
- SURPRISE! Discovering Your Deceased Spouse Had Another Family or Unknown Children: How It Affects the Estate and Will
Finding out that your deceased spouse had another relationship, or even children you never knew about, is one of the most painful revelations imaginable. Beyond the emotional betrayal, this discovery creates serious legal and financial consequences for the estate. When There Is No Will: Intestacy an … Read more »
- What Happens to Your Debts When You Die in Ontario?
When a loved one passes away, families often worry not only about grieving but also about financial matters. One common question is: What happens to debts after death in Ontario? Do they disappear, or do family members become responsible? The answer depends on how Ontario law treats estates, credito … Read more »
- How to Repatriate a Loved One’s Remains to Canada
Learn how to repatriate a body or ashes to Canada under Ontario law. Step-by-step guide on international law requirements, estate litigation issues, and the costs of bringing a loved one’s remains home across different countries. Bringing a Loved One Home If you are searching for how to repatriate a … Read more »