New Harmonizing Rules for Cross-Border Succession in Europe and its impact on Canadians May 19, 2015 Margaret O'Sullivan A look at the European Union's Regulation (EU) No. 650/2012 and its impact on estate planning in Canada.
Brown Bag Lunch Recap for March/April 2015 May 19, 2015 Noah Weisberg and Lisa Toner A look back at the March 17, 2015 and April 21, 2015 Brown Bag Lunches
Pro Bono Students Canada Wills Project Needs More Volunteers May 13, 2015 Jane E. Martin Lawyer supervisors are needed to assist with Pro Bono Students of Canada's “Wills Project” for the upcoming academic year.
Estate Planning for Digital Assets: A Hot Topic for Potential New Legislation in Ontario and the OBA Statutory Review Committee Needs Your Feedback April 30, 2015 Yana Nedyalkova The OBA Statutory Review Committee is discussing the possibility for new legislation in Ontario that deals with fiduciary access to digital assets. Trusts and estates practitioners now have the opportunity to voice their views on the issue.
Case Comment: Re: Estate of Domenico Grillo April 27, 2015 Angela Casey A look at whether an Ontario court could assume jurisdiction over a will challenge to determine the validity of a foreign will.
A Call for the Collaborative Practice in Elder Law: The Need is Now April 20, 2015 Lilian Bahgat With an aging population comes an upswing in disputes over the care and guardianship of the elderly. The call for a collaborative approach to the practice of elder law is essential to meeting the best interests of the elder.
Brown Bag Lunch Recap: February 2015 April 20, 2015 Lisa Toner A look back at the February Brown Bag Lunch that discussed an array of issues including new charitable donation rules.
Brown Bag Lunch Recap: January 20, 2015 April 20, 2015 Noah Weisberg A discussion about the new Estate Administration Tax Act.
Case Commentary: Spence v. BMO Trust Company, 2015 ONSC 615 February 25, 2015 Andrea Buncic A look at the potential impact of Spence v. BMO Trust Company in estate litigation.
Adding Rule 2.1 to the Toolbox: Summary Dismissal of Frivolous or Vexatious Proceedings or Motions January 21, 2015 Jacob Kaufman A look at the new Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.