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Accepting my offer at Casey & Moss was an exciting moment for me. However, as my start date approached, my nerves set in – what will my 2L summer look like?

Pop science is full of theories as to what effect birth order has on one's personality, and how it influences behaviour and shapes development.

In my previous blog about probate, we discussed what "probate" or a "Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee" is, and the different residency and security requirements for probate in Ontario, depending on whether the deceased person had a Will.

In the winter of 2023, I had just finished my honours bachelor's degree at the University of Toronto and was ready to launch forward into adulthood.

Working in Estates law, I have seen countless matters where a person has died without a Will (“intestate”), or their Will was written decades prior to their passing.

A good executor wants to respect the Deceased's wishes. But when it comes to the choice of lawyer, the Deceased's wishes shouldn't carry the day.

From time to time, when meeting with a potential client, I get a question along these lines: "Are you aggressive? I need a lawyer that is going to be a barracuda."

Typically, the expectation when someone dies with a Will is that the beneficiaries named in the Will inherit the estate. Similarly, if someone dies without a Will, it seems reasonable to assume that the estate...

Many people in the midst of planning their estate consider adding an adult child as a joint owner on a bank account as a straightforward way to avoid probate taxes and to ensure what they expect will be a smooth...

Hollywood has done it again. They've made a movie that makes you ask yourself, "is this just a movie, or is it a possible reality?"...

One of my favourite parts of working as an estate litigator is that our files intersect with so many areas of law.

When someone is appointed as an executor of an estate or as an attorney under a Power of Attorney, they are usually provided with one original Will or Power of Attorney document signed in wet ink by the testator or principal.

A guardianship application involves applying to the court to be appointed as an incapable person's substitute decision maker for property management and/or personal care decisions.

I am the type of person who spends a lot of time planning for the future. When I was 16, I developed a ten year plan: Attend Queen's University for the commerce program.

Although Casey & Moss's offices are in downtown Toronto, we represent clients throughout the province of Ontario (not to mention clients who live outside Ontario and abroad).

When you find yourself in a situation where you need to contact an Estates lawyer, you might ask yourself: What should I have ready? In all matters involving Wills, Estates...

What happens when you've prepared a will but no one can locate the original document after your death? Understanding proper storage methods for your will can prevent significant delays in estate administration and ensure your final wishes are honored.