The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for separated parents. Here are a few key tips to help keep the season bright for families...

Marion Allan provided a review of "BC Cases Interpreting the Property Division Provisions of the Family Law Act" at a Continuing Legal Education conference.

Divorced or separated parents face unique challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic. With children staying home from school or daycare and many parents unable to work or...

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns co-authored an article in The Lawyer's Daily providing some useful tips on how estate practitioners can deal with unusual assets.

The Ontario Government has now brought in an emergency order which allows for the virtual witnessing of wills and powers of attorney during the duration of the current COVID-19 crisis.

Gain a broad understanding of the estate litigation landscape and explore the unique opportunities, challenges, and approaches of maintaining a legal practice.

Estate planning for young families in Ontario is about more than deciding what happens after you die. It can also protect your children, finances and personal care during your lifetime.

Small drafting errors can create major estate-planning problems, including unnecessary tax, probate delays, and disputes among beneficiaries.

Daniel Stober and Brittany Sud chair the OBA Trust & Estates Law Program addressing critical estate planning challenges. The program examines how overlooked client intake questions, poorly drafted Will clauses, and ill-considered Power of Attorney appointments can create significant professional liability exposure, offering practical strategies to navigate these risks throughout the planning process.

Understanding the roles of these three essential legal documents is key to proper estate and personal planning. In this video, we break down the major differences between a Will...

The Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") announced today that they will not require bare trusts to file a 2023 T3 return (including Schedule 15) unless it makes a direct request for the filing.

Laurie Pawlitza of our Family Law Group breaks down the biggest mistakes people make when separating. Hint: there's little be gained by being vindictive.

As you might imagine, a marriage contract — an agreement that says what will happen in the event that you separate — is rarely seen as a romantic gesture.

When separating, many spouses and parents want to find easier, less destructive, and less expensive alternatives to Family Court.

When children have strained relationships, appointing them as joint executors can create significant challenges in estate administration. Understanding the implications of executor selection and exploring alternative approaches can help prevent family conflicts and ensure your estate is managed efficiently according to your wishes.

Over the past year, the Court of Appeal for Ontario has released a number of decisions which consider the application of limitation periods in trusts and estates litigation.

It's rare that a relationship breakdown comes as a complete surprise. In fact, in hindsight, most spouses have a Spidey sense about their pending breakup. Here are some early warning signs

Barrie Family Lawyer Kenna Bromley explains what needs to be done if the Children's Aid Society has custody of your child.

Heela has been featured once again in The Globe and Mail, showcasing her continued success and expertise in estate planning.

Access to family law justice has been identified as a crisis in the Canadian legal system for decades. Over the years, prominent family law...