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Why You Should Have A Will: Three Reasons To Plan Ahead (Video)

More than half of Albertans do not have a will. Without one, you have no control over how your estate is distributed, who will manage it, or who will care for your dependents.

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Parlee McLaws

BTC Series: What Are A Few Tips Before Starting The Separation Process? (Video)

Our Beyond The Courtroom Series: our experts are answering your questions through our short video-podcast series. Get informed answers to the legal questions that matter most to you.

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Understanding The Matrimonial Home And Its Equalization In Divorce

Divorce and separation often bring complicated legal matters to the forefront, particularly when it comes to dividing property. One of the key concepts in property division is the matrimonial home.

SB

Sorbara Law

Rédiger son testament de façon à optimiser la planification d'héritage

L'issue de votre succession après votre décès pourrait dépendre moins de la planification que vous aurez effectuée de votre vivant que de...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Just Make Sure There's A Guest Room: How Early Inheritance Can Open The Door To Homeownership

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Lawyers Financial

An (Es)cheat Sheet: When The Government Inherits A Deceased's Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Grant Me This: Resealing And Ancillary Probate Grants In Ontario For Multijurisdictional Estates

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Child Relocation Comparative Guide

Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre

A Moment To Remember: The First AI-Generated Victim In A Courtroom

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

BTC Series: When Should I Review My Will? (Video)

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Trial Prep 101: A Practical Guide For Lawyers (And A Message For Clients Who Want To Win)

LL

Lerners LLP

Multiple Wills In BC: More Paper But Less Probate Fees

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

Probate Planning In BC: Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze?

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

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

PM

Parlee McLaws

Attention Ontario Employers: There Is A New Guide To Recent And Upcoming Employment Law Changes

Canada Employment

M

Mintz

Another Termination Provision Bites The Dust: Baker v. Van Dolder's Home Team Inc.

Canada Employment

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Government Of Canada's Work-Sharing Program Temporarily Extends Support To Non-Profit And Charitable Organizations Experiencing Revenue Decline Due To U.S. Tariffs

Worldwide International

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Carters Professional Corporation

Top Tips For Canadians Crossing The U.S. Border: Updated Travel Advisory (Video)

Canada Immigration

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Siskinds LLP

Case Analysis: Why A Business Must Demonstrate Actual Business Activities Before Applying For Business Tax Deductions – Lienaux v. The King

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Family Law

BTC Series: What Are A Few Tips Before Starting The Separation Process? (Video)

Our Beyond The Courtroom Series: our experts are answering your questions through our short video-podcast series. Get informed answers to the legal questions that matter most to you.

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Understanding The Matrimonial Home And Its Equalization In Divorce

Divorce and separation often bring complicated legal matters to the forefront, particularly when it comes to dividing property. One of the key concepts in property division is the matrimonial home.

SB

Sorbara Law

Court Of Appeal Summaries (May 26-30)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of May 26, 2025.

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

An (Es)cheat Sheet: When The Government Inherits A Deceased's Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Child Relocation Comparative Guide

Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre

Trial Prep 101: A Practical Guide For Lawyers (And A Message For Clients Who Want To Win)

LL

Lerners LLP

AI Gone Awry: The Unauthorized Use Of AI In Courts

Canada Technology

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Factum Containing Fake Case Law Likely Generated By AI Submitted In Ontario Litigation (Ko v. Li)

Canada Technology

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Updated Policies And Procedures – Surrogate Case Conferences

BM

Bishop & McKenzie

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Divorce

Understanding The Matrimonial Home And Its Equalization In Divorce

Divorce and separation often bring complicated legal matters to the forefront, particularly when it comes to dividing property. One of the key concepts in property division is the matrimonial home.

SB

Sorbara Law

Factum Containing Fake Case Law Likely Generated By AI Submitted In Ontario Litigation (Ko v. Li)

ChatGPT and other generative AI (artificial intelligence) platforms have the potential to provide litigants with an efficient tool to research and understand the legal concepts and governing authorities...

Canada Technology

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Family Law Courts Address Impact Of Intimate Partner Violence In Divorce Cases

Throughout Canada, judges are being asked to address the impact of intimate partner violence in a separation and divorce. One such pivotal case is the Supreme Court of Canada's ongoing review of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Family Violence, What Is It And How Does It Affect My Separation / Divorce?

RA

Rashidy & Associates

Divorce-Proofing Your Intellectual Property: How To Keep Your Genius Out Of The Marital Asset Split

NL

Nelligan Law

Faithfully Wed But Legally Misled?

Canada Insurance

SB

SBA Lawyers LLP

What Happens To Child Support When My Disabled Child Reaches The Age Of Majority?

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

Will Ontario Recognize Your Foreign Divorce? Here's What You Need To Know

NL

Nelligan Law

Til Death (Or Divorce) Do Them Part

SB

SBA Lawyers LLP

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Why You Should Have A Will: Three Reasons To Plan Ahead (Video)

More than half of Albertans do not have a will. Without one, you have no control over how your estate is distributed, who will manage it, or who will care for your dependents.

PM

Parlee McLaws

Rédiger son testament de façon à optimiser la planification d'héritage

L'issue de votre succession après votre décès pourrait dépendre moins de la planification que vous aurez effectuée de votre vivant que de...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Just Make Sure There's A Guest Room: How Early Inheritance Can Open The Door To Homeownership

In today's housing market, making an offer can feel as nerve-wracking as standing before the Supreme Court. No wonder more and more parents are stepping...

F

Lawyers Financial

An (Es)cheat Sheet: When The Government Inherits A Deceased's Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Grant Me This: Resealing And Ancillary Probate Grants In Ontario For Multijurisdictional Estates

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

A Moment To Remember: The First AI-Generated Victim In A Courtroom

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

BTC Series: When Should I Review My Will? (Video)

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Multiple Wills In BC: More Paper But Less Probate Fees

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

Probate Planning In BC: Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze?

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

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Latest Videos

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

PM

Parlee McLaws

Cautionary Tales In Estate Litigation In BC: What Every Family Should Know Before It's Too Late (Video)

FH

FH&P Lawyers

BTC Series: Can I Draft My Own Agreement? (Video)

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Hot Topics In Estate Planning (Video)

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Michael Zimmerman Featured On CKNW Morning Show (Video)

LK

Lindsay Kenney LLP

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