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A Simple Guide To Estates, Executors, And Probate

When someone you know passes away, there is more to manage than just the impact of their loss. There is a legal process that determines how their finances are handled...

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Absolute Privilege Or Absolute Overreach: The Sex Tape That Broke Litigation Immunity (Podcast)

Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe unpack a shocking case where a surreptitious sex tape made its way into a family law proceeding, raising serious legal and ethical questions.

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Few Common Mistakes To Avoid At Separation

Separation is a stressful and emotional time which can be overwhelming with decisions you may need to make. There are many factors that go into those important, life changing decisions.

SL

Siskinds LLP

When An Executor Cannot Be Neutral: Identifying Disabling Conflicts Of Interest For Executors

Courts may remove or pass over an executor who refuses to resign if the executor has a disabling conflict of interest with the estate. Three recent British Columbia Supreme Court cases demonstrate that an executor’s conflict of interest with an estate...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Separated In British Columbia? 5 Essential Legal Facts To Know About Your Rights After Separation

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Ontario Divorce Financial Planning: Advisor Guide To Child Support And Tuition

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Lerners LLP

Estate Essentials: Do You Need A Will?

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Can A Court Force The Sale Of The Family Home Post-Separation In BC?

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

The Court Clock: What To Expect In Divorce (Video)

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Lerners LLP

Can An Estate Be Settled Before Someone Dies? Ontario's Rules For POAs And Guardians

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

When A Draft Will Is Not Enough: Smith v. Bechtel

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Alberta's 2026 Court Of King's Bench Family Law Process

PB

Prowse Barrette

Considerations For First Nations On Wills And Estates Planning

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding CRA Form T106 And How It Compares To U.S. Reporting Requirements

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Vefghi Holding Corp. v. Canada: How To Avoid The "Tax Trap" On Timing Of Flow-Through For Dividend Income And Timing Of Receipts For Trusts

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Canadian Immigration Tips: Expanding Your Business In Canada With Alexandra Cole And Peter Salerno (Video)

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

U.S.–Canada Tariffs: Timeline Of Key Dates And Documents

Canada International

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

When A Donation Is Not Really A Gift: The Court's Rejects On Tax-Driven Charity Arrangements, Gifts Must Be Genuine; Walby v. Canada (2025 FCA 94)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Family Law

Because Love Knows No Borders– Sponsoring Your Spouse For Canadian Permanent Residence In 2026

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Absolute Privilege Or Absolute Overreach: The Sex Tape That Broke Litigation Immunity (Podcast)

Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe unpack a shocking case where a surreptitious sex tape made its way into a family law proceeding, raising serious legal and ethical questions.

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Few Common Mistakes To Avoid At Separation

Separation is a stressful and emotional time which can be overwhelming with decisions you may need to make. There are many factors that go into those important, life changing decisions.

SL

Siskinds LLP

Crypto In Divorce: A Practical Guide For Professional Advisors

Canada Technology

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Lerners LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Ontario Divorce Financial Planning: Advisor Guide To Child Support And Tuition

LL

Lerners LLP

Separated In British Columbia? 5 Essential Legal Facts To Know About Your Rights After Separation

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 9-13, 2026)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Can A Court Force The Sale Of The Family Home Post-Separation In BC?

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

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Divorce

Crypto In Divorce: A Practical Guide For Professional Advisors

As digital assets become increasingly common in personal and business portfolios, family law professionals are encountering cryptocurrency-related issues in divorce with far greater frequency.

Canada Technology

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Lerners LLP

The Court Clock: What To Expect In Divorce (Video)

Some cases wrap up quickly. We filed your application, and the other side backed down — they were bluffing.

LL

Lerners LLP

Alberta's 2026 Court Of King's Bench Family Law Process

I have personally observed the conflict between couples separating to be worse than ever. When everyone is so dependent on technology, it is all too easy to cause harm to a former spouse by texting damaging and accusatory words in the heat of the moment.

PB

Prowse Barrette

Absolute Privilege Stops Lawsuits Based On Use Of Intimate Video At A Case Conference (Burns v. Osuji)

Canada Litigation

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

What Happens To A Farm In A Divorce (Video)

LL

Lerners LLP

Privacy In Divorce: Practical Guidance For Advisors

LL

Lerners LLP

Life Just Got Easier For Attorneys For Property. Well, Sort Of.

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

This Month In Family Law – November

Worldwide Family

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Cox & Palmer

I Am Considering Separating From My Partner – What Next?

PB

Prowse Barrette

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

A Simple Guide To Estates, Executors, And Probate

When someone you know passes away, there is more to manage than just the impact of their loss. There is a legal process that determines how their finances are handled...

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

When An Executor Cannot Be Neutral: Identifying Disabling Conflicts Of Interest For Executors

Courts may remove or pass over an executor who refuses to resign if the executor has a disabling conflict of interest with the estate. Three recent British Columbia Supreme Court cases demonstrate that an executor’s conflict of interest with an estate...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

Second marriages are complicated, emotionally, legally, and financially. When they involve two people with children from prior relationships, large differences in net worth, and unclear expectations around contingencies...

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Estate Essentials: Do You Need A Will?

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 9-13, 2026)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

When A Draft Will Is Not Enough: Smith v. Bechtel

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Can An Estate Be Settled Before Someone Dies? Ontario's Rules For POAs And Guardians

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Considerations For First Nations On Wills And Estates Planning

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding Probate In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

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Latest Videos

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When Is Probate Required In Ontario? (Video)

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

BTC Series: What Does Estate Planning Really Mean? (Video)

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Watson Goepel LLP

Estate Planning: The Differences Between A Will, Enduring Power Of Attorney, And Personal Directive (Video)

PM

Parlee McLaws

Understanding Estate Litigation In BC: How Proper Preparation Can Prevent Legal Battles (Video)

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FH&P Lawyers

How To Create A Strong Estate Plan (Video)

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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