The Indian Act and Testamentary Freedom 22 février 2016 Jacob Kaufman The freedom to dispose of property in a will is circumscribed for Canadians registered as "Indians". Among other things, the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs has a veto over any will made by an "Indian".
Re Kellogg Estate - A Recent Examination of Pour-Over Clauses 22 février 2016 Christopher Kostoff The Kellogg Estate case from British Columbia demonstrates the dangers of pour-over clauses in wills, which attempt to transfer property from a testator's estate into an existing trust.
Carter v. Canada: A Brief Update 22 février 2016 Jane Martin A brief update on the Supreme Court of Canada's decision regarding physician-assisted suicide in Carter v. Canada.
A Refresher on Family Law Act Elections 18 janvier 2016 Benjamin Arkin On the death of a married spouse, a surviving spouse must elect whether to receive an equalization payment under the FLA. A refresher on the principles and process involved.
New Income Tax Act Changes Affecting Charitable Donations 18 janvier 2016 Genevieve Giroday Changes to the Income Tax Act effective January 1, 2016 have affected charitable giving as part of estate planning. (Updated to reflect proposed ITA changes announced January 15, 2016.)
Brown Bag Lunch Recap for December 2015 05 janvier 2016 Noah Weisberg and Lisa Toner A look back at the OBA's December 15, 2015 Brown Bag Lunch program.
Brown Bag Lunch Recap for November 2015 05 janvier 2016 Lisa Toner and Noah Weisberg, A look back at the OBA's November 17, 2015 Brown Bag Lunch program.
Update from the Chair 14 décembre 2015 Jane Martin, An update on some of the initiatives your Executive is engaged in.
Update on Recent Rules Changes: What's new and improved in 2016 16 novembre 2015 Laurie S. Redden An overview of recent changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure affecting estates and trust practitioners.
Brown Bag Lunch Recap for October 2015 16 novembre 2015 Noah Weisberg and Lisa Toner A look back at the OBA's October 20, 2015 Brown Bag Lunch program.