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Challenging A Will In Ontario For Undue Influence: Lessons From Abbruzese v. Tucci

When a Will reflects coercion rather than free choice, Ontario courts can step in. A recent decision shows how judges assess “undue influence” and what evidence matters most.

CP LLP

Crypto In Divorce: How We Find It, Value It, And Prove Ownership

In today’s evolving financial landscape, divorce isn’t just about dividing the family home or bank accounts.

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Lerners LLP

What Happens If A Beneficiary Dies Before Receiving An Inheritance In BC? (Lewis v. Jack Explained)

Estate disputes in British Columbia can come down to a deceptively simple question: When does an inheritance actually "vest"—at death, or only when the estate is distributed?

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Watson Goepel LLP

Estates And Limitation Periods

For Estates litigators, the date of the Deceased person's death is perhaps the key piece of information we need to get from a potential client. That date is relevant for many purposes...

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Shared Parenting Child Support In Canada: How The 40% Rule And Set-Off Method Really Works

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Hidden Coins In The Home: Residue Of The Estate Or Household Contents?

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Clark Wilson LLP

Noël C. Birk: How Tax Rules Shape The Division Of An RRIF

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

A Simple Guide To Estates, Executors, And Probate

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

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

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Few Common Mistakes To Avoid At Separation

SL

Siskinds LLP

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

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

LL

Lerners LLP

Distinguishing Between Disciplinable Gossip And Actionable Good Faith Concerns In The Workplace

Canada Employment

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Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers

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.

Emond v. Trillium: The Supreme Court Confirms The Rules On Insurance Policy Interpretation

Canada Insurance

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

2026 Thresholds For Canadian Merger Reviews

Canada Anti-trust

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Torys LLP

Hold The Housewarming Party: Three FHSA Considerations Before Making A Down Payment

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Family Law

Crypto In Divorce: How We Find It, Value It, And Prove Ownership

In today’s evolving financial landscape, divorce isn’t just about dividing the family home or bank accounts.

LL

Lerners LLP

Shared Parenting Child Support In Canada: How The 40% Rule And Set-Off Method Really Works

Shared parenting child support Canada, 50/50 custody child support BC, and the child support 40 percent rule Canada are among the most searched family law questions.

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Watson Goepel 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

SL

Siskinds LLP

Crypto In Divorce: A Practical Guide For Professional Advisors

Canada Technology

LL

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

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Divorce

Crypto In Divorce: How We Find It, Value It, And Prove Ownership

In today’s evolving financial landscape, divorce isn’t just about dividing the family home or bank accounts.

LL

Lerners LLP

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

LL

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

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

CP

Cox & Palmer

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

What Happens If A Beneficiary Dies Before Receiving An Inheritance In BC? (Lewis v. Jack Explained)

Estate disputes in British Columbia can come down to a deceptively simple question: When does an inheritance actually "vest"—at death, or only when the estate is distributed?

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Estates And Limitation Periods

For Estates litigators, the date of the Deceased person's death is perhaps the key piece of information we need to get from a potential client. That date is relevant for many purposes...

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Noël c. Birk : comment la fiscalité influence le partage d'un FERR

La récente décision rendue par la Cour supérieure du Québec Noël c. Birk (2026 QCCS 187) offre une leçon essentielle en matière de partage successoral lorsqu'une succession comprend des actifs enregistrés comme...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Noël C. Birk: How Tax Rules Shape The Division Of An RRIF

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Hidden Coins In The Home: Residue Of The Estate Or Household Contents?

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

A Simple Guide To Estates, Executors, And Probate

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

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

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Estate Essentials: Do You Need A Will?

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

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Latest Videos

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Will vs Power Of Attorney In Ontario: Why You Need Both (Video)

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

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

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Parlee McLaws

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

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FH&P Lawyers

BTC Series: What Happens If You Pass Away Without A Will? (Video)

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Hot Topics In Estate Planning (Video)

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

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