I've always enjoyed learning languages. I am a native English speaker, my mother tongue is Cantonese, I have a minor undergraduate degree in French, and I took a beginner German...

Disputes involving Wills and Estates often focus on legal complexities, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges that come with the loss of a loved one. However, one important factor that deserves.

Small talk as an articling student is predictable. Without fail, conversations with lawyers go something like this: Them: "So how are you finding articling so far?" Me: "I'm really enjoying it!".

The first few months of law school can feel overwhelming. I remember worrying about moving to a new city, establishing friendships, and adapting to a teaching style that was completely...

I love hearing from readers of our blogs. It's exciting to know people are reading and thinking about them, but beyond that, it's such a pleasure to connect with other lawyers and discuss the law...

In the realm of estate planning, the importance of having a will cannot be overstated.

If you had kids, wouldn't you make sure they were taken care of if something were to happen to you? Of course. So why aren't we doing the same for our furry friends?

When you retain a lawyer, you will often hear the terms "Trust Account" or "In Trust", but what exactly does that mean?

It seems that the past few months have been full of guardianship applications, each with their own nuances and challenges. After a brief moment of respite, I thought this would be a useful...

When siblings disagree about who should serve as power of attorney for a parent with dementia, each often claims the parent trusts only them. A mediator explores why family members in these disputes frequently overlook the most likely explanation: that Alzheimer's disease itself is causing the parent to make contradictory statements to different children.

In today's financial and legal world, wire transfers are a routine part of many transactions – whether it's settlements, estate distributions, or real estate transactions.

After months of waiting, you've finally received your Certificate of Appointment from the Court, and you can now manage the estate, pay debts, bring in the assets, file taxes, and distribute funds.

Billionaire and philanthropist Warren Buffet is one of the most successful businessmen of all time. In 2006, the "Oracle of Omaha" pledged to give away 99% of his wealth to charitable...

This blog is part 2 of a series which started with this one: "Re-thinking Power of Attorney Litigation."

I was fortunate to participate in my first trial at the Superior Court of Justice just a couple of weeks ago.

On June 16, 2025, important amendments to the Rules for obtaining court approval of settlements involving parties under disability came into force.

My colleague Rebecca Suggitt previously blogged about the importance of keeping proper accounts as an attorney or guardian of property.

I begin with a rant. Power of attorney litigation is the worst. I am not talking here about the kind of litigation where there is an actual financial predator who has obtained...

Opening a lawyer’s invoice can feel unfamiliar, with new terms, decimal hours, and detailed line items. This guide is designed to walk you through your invoice so you can review it with confidence and clarity.

Now that many court appearances can be done virtually, lawyers have more flexibility in the files they can take on.