I will never forget the first time I received a judge's Endorsement. We had won our case, putting an end to months of protracted litigation. I remember poring over the judge's reasons, carefully reviewing the analysis...

When it comes to scheduling a date with the courts and subsequently serving and filing materials, you must first consult your region's Practice Directions.

If you're gearing up to write the Ontario Bar Exam, you might be feeling a little anxious or overwhelmed. You're not alone. These materials are notoriously dense, and these exams require a unique kind of preparation...

The caller is a potential new client and immediately you know this is an important call and how you handle this caller will determine whether the firm will be retained. Someone needs your help.

The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Buffa v. Giacomelli examines the complex legal standards for establishing undue influence in estate disputes, particularly when elderly parents...

An Estate Trustee (also known as an Executor) named in a Will is someone that will be responsible for the administration of an estate from start to finish.

When I first told friends, family, and even my hairdresser that I'd be spending my summer working in the field of Estate Litigation, the response was often a puzzled, "Why Estates?" In fact, some even threw in the casual...

In law school, we learn how to read a set of facts, find the legal issues, the applicable legal tests, and apply them to answer some hypothetical question.

I still remember the day my mom got diagnosed with cancer. It was a beautiful summer morning, the sun was out and shining, but there was nothing joyful about the day ahead.

An important thing to consider when applying for a probate certificate (or a "Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee") is the tax owing on the Estate.

In the process of enforcing a Judgement, debtors sometimes prove elusive and play hard to get, making the pursuit of what's rightfully yours extra difficult.

Each time a new matter is commenced with the Superior Court of Justice ("SCJ"), you are provided with a unique court file number.

A legal professional shares their unconventional journey from studying Behavioural Science and working at car dealerships to ultimately finding their calling in the legal field. After taking a chance on a legal assistant position...

This is my first blog as a proud new lawyer at this fantastic firm, and I've decided to write about the role of financial institutions – banks in particular – in the early stages of estate litigation.

When a loved one passes away, their executor (the person named in the will to manage the estate) steps into a huge responsibility. They must pay bills, manage assets, and distribute property to beneficiaries.

Dealing with estates involves more than Wills, probate and distribution. It also includes the emotional challenges families face in coping with loss, especially in sudden deaths.

When someone you know passes away, there is more to manage than just the impact of their loss. There is a legal process that determines how their finances are handled...

Before placing title to your home, bank account or investments into joint ownership with another person, it's important to understand the financial and legal risks involved.

When I was in my third year of law school, 1L and 2L students constantly asked me two things...

A recent decision from the Toronto Estates List has brought into focus the challenges of acting as Section 3 counsel. In Groves v. Groves, 2026 ONSC 1206 (“Groves”)...