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Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Gift Exclusions In Family Law

Law360 Canada (September 23, 2025, 1:56 PM EDT) -- Giving gifts to family members has long been part of normal estate and financial planning. In Ontario — and in many other jurisdictions...

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Lerners LLP

Undue Influence In Estate Litigation: An Overview Of Stevens v. Esak And Baylis Estate

Ryan Chew breaks down Stevens v. Esak and Baylis Estate, highlighting how B.C. courts assess undue influence, suspicious circumstances, and complex family dynamics in estate disputes.

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Watson Goepel LLP

The GRE: What It Is, Why Use It, And How To Keep It

In the world of trusts and estates law, the acronym "GRE" is a frequent visitor, and while its descriptive meaning, Graduated Rate Estate ("GRE"), may be well known, its impact perhaps less so.

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Parenting Arrangements For Families With Irregular Shift-Work Schedules – A Case Comment On Boyd v Dreher, 2025 SKCA 11

Boyd v Dreher is a recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case where the Court determined that a parenting arrangement should not be centred around one parent who works an irregular schedule.

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McKercher LLP

Your Digital Afterlife: Considerations For Estate Planning In The Cyberspace

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Family Law & Tax Planning: Why Legal Guidance Matters

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Linmac

The Power Of Three (Or More): Rethinking Parenthood In BC Law

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Boughton Law Corporation

How Does My Child Get A Lawyer In A Family Law Dispute?

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Lerners LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal, Part Two

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Lerners LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal

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Lerners LLP

Prenuptial Agreements And Marriage Contracts

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Nathens, Siegel

Divorce After A Long Marriage

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Nathens, Siegel

Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts

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Nathens, Siegel

Comments On Balkisson v. Sandy, 2025 ONSC 856

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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Webinars

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Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 3:00 PM

(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 24 Jun 2025 | 9:00 AM

(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

Recorded on 30 Apr 2025 | 2:00 PM

Mondaq | 2025 Law Firm Data Landscape Report

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Mondaq

Recorded on 21 Jan 2025 | 3:00 PM

2025 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CCCA | Mondaq

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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Family Law

Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Gift Exclusions In Family Law

Law360 Canada (September 23, 2025, 1:56 PM EDT) -- Giving gifts to family members has long been part of normal estate and financial planning. In Ontario — and in many other jurisdictions...

LL

Lerners LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 15 – 19, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of September 15, 2025.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Parenting Arrangements For Families With Irregular Shift-Work Schedules – A Case Comment On Boyd v Dreher, 2025 SKCA 11

Boyd v Dreher is a recent Saskatchewan Court of Appeal case where the Court determined that a parenting arrangement should not be centred around one parent who works an irregular schedule.

ML

McKercher LLP

Family Law & Tax Planning: Why Legal Guidance Matters

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Linmac

The Power Of Three (Or More): Rethinking Parenthood In BC Law

BC

Boughton Law Corporation

How Does My Child Get A Lawyer In A Family Law Dispute?

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Lerners LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 8 – 12, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal, Part Two

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Lerners LLP

Prosecuting Civil Tort Claims In Context Of Family Proceedings Following Ahluwalia Appeal

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Lerners LLP

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Gift Exclusions In Family Law

Law360 Canada (September 23, 2025, 1:56 PM EDT) -- Giving gifts to family members has long been part of normal estate and financial planning. In Ontario — and in many other jurisdictions...

LL

Lerners LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (September 15 – 19, 2025)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of September 15, 2025.

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Undue Influence In Estate Litigation: An Overview Of Stevens v. Esak And Baylis Estate

Ryan Chew breaks down Stevens v. Esak and Baylis Estate, highlighting how B.C. courts assess undue influence, suspicious circumstances, and complex family dynamics in estate disputes.

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Watson Goepel LLP

What Courses Should You Take In Law School? Estate Litigation Edition

Canada Litigation

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Casey & Moss LLP

The GRE: What It Is, Why Use It, And How To Keep It

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Your Digital Afterlife: Considerations For Estate Planning In The Cyberspace

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Comments On Balkisson v. Sandy, 2025 ONSC 856

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Should A Parent Loan A Down Payment To Their Child? What You Need To Know

Canada Real Estate

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Zombie Deeds – Everything You Need To Know

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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Divorce

Divorce After A Long Marriage

Divorce after a long marriage can trigger an array of emotions that may feel overwhelming. The transition from a shared life to one on your own often stirs up feelings of sadness, anger, relief, or even guilt.

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Nathens, Siegel

Co-Parenting: Essential Do's And Don'ts

Co-parenting involves both parents continuing to share responsibilities and making decisions for their children after separation or divorce.

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Nathens, Siegel

Where Is "Home"?

A Parent's Guide to Cross-Border Custody (Parenting Time) in Canada

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Taylor McCaffrey

Heirs' Rights After Divorce: Ex-Spouses In Estate Litigation: Carswell v. Engle Estate (2018 BCCA) And The Wills, Estates And Succession Act S. 60

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Watson Goepel LLP

Q&A On How To Disaster-Proof The Legacy Of A Family Enterprise

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Bennett Jones LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 25 – August 29)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Father's Contribution Towards Purchase Of Property Was A Gift Not A Loan (Klemensiewicz v. Klemens)

Canada Real Estate

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Untying The Knot: A Guide To Annulments In British Columbia

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Tort Of Family Violence

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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Latest Videos

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

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Parlee McLaws

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

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Watson Goepel LLP

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

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FH&P Lawyers

Michael Zimmerman Featured On CKNW Morning Show (Video)

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Elder Financial Abuse Involving Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Upcoming Events

Speaking Engagement

Amanda Stacey Speaks On “From Bench To Bedside: Estate & Trust Law Update” At CPABC & STEP Estate Planning Conference

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Miller Thomson LLP

Au-Delà Du Testament : Gérer Les Réclamations Des Personnes A Charge, Les Dynamiques Familiales Modernes Et Les Héritiers Inattendus

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Fasken (French)

Canadian Bar Association BC: Wills, Estates & Trusts 2025 Conference

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Undue Influence Over The Vulnerable – Protecting Against And Preventing Coerced Estate Plans

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Fasken

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