Read this if you want better results at mediation. Mediation mistakes can spoil your results. You want to stop destructive legal conflict that increases legal costs. Mediation mistakes can also prevent reconciliation. You can salvage your relationships at mediation if you act appropriately. If you don’t understand…
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Here’s a secret that even some lawyers don’t know. Read this now to avoid being dragged into an estate lawsuit after someone you love has died. Assume your 87-year-old mother wants to give you her home. You say, “Great!” But what about Carlos (your brother)? What will…
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Objectors filed 300 objections to expenses in an executor’s accounting. The court dismissed all, except five, objections. The objectors alleged executor fraud. Their hostility towards the executor cost them. The court ordered the objectors to pay $35,000 toward the executor’s costs. This was a double whammy. The…
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Are you involved in an estate lawsuit? You’ll want to know who ultimately pays for your legal fees (costs). It’s a simple question. Let me make my answer simple. Courts follow a two-step process to decide who pays costs. A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision explains…
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You have invested in mediation to resolve your estate dispute. Your mediation day is quickly approaching. No need to panic if you review these tips. Here is the checklist to remind you what you need to do on your mediation day. It will help you focus on…
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Let’s start with the positives. Good estate planning can make it possible for you to inherit millions of dollars. The best estate plans need professional advice and experts to avoid mistakes. Bad estate planning mistakes can start money wars. And money wars in an estate can cost…
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Estate disputes are emotional. They can also be expensive. Before you go too far, ask your lawyer to explain the legal theory that applies to your case. You need to know answers to these questions: What is the theory of law involved in my estate dispute? What…
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Marriage no longer automatically revokes Ontario wills as of January 1, 2022. If you are planning your wedding, your estate plan needs to be updated. That includes your beneficiary designations, wills and powers of attorney. Keep reading to learn what else is new. You acquire new legal…
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Challenging a person’s last will successfully is becoming more difficult. This is based on my review of recent Ontario court decisions. Signs of dementia by the will maker do not automatically mean the will is invalid. Courts must uphold a person’s testamentary freedom to make their wills….
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