Disputes and Litigation Archives

Was Mom Thinking Clearly? Why Medical Experts Matter in Will Disputes

When a loved one passes away, few things are more painful than discovering their will isn’t what the family expected. Did Mom really want to leave everything to just one child? Was Dad thinking clearly when he signed that new...

A medical expert reviewing notes on a clipboard, symbolizing the role of a medical expert in will disputes and capacity assessments.

By Yasmin M. Vinograd lawyer at Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday July 22, 2025

Tags: contesting a will, estate litigation, Will Disputes,

How Much Will My Claim Cost?

Probably the most common criticism of lawyers is that we simply cost too much. So, when a prospective client is contemplating suing someone, or where they have just been sued, I'm always asked with a lot of hesitation - how...

By Ryan Bodnar lawyer at Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday June 9, 2025

Tags: Lawsuit, Lawyer fees, Legal fees, litigation,

Bradshaw v. Hougassian et al.: Understanding Resulting Trusts and the Requirements of Section 13 of the Evidence Act in Estate Disputes

Introduction: Understanding Beneficial Ownership in Estate Disputes Property disputes, particularly within families, often bring forth the tension between beneficial ownership and legal ownership. Beneficial ownership arises when someone has a financial or equitable interest in a property despite not holding...

By Yasmin M. Vinograd lawyer at Merovitz Potechin LLP on Thursday January 2, 2025

Protective Orders Over Productions: A Review of Recent Caselaw

Presumptively, parties have the right to access each other’s non-privileged documents during the discovery stage of litigation. This presumption supports the fundamental idea that parties should provide each other with full disclosure of relevant documents as part of the litigation...

Close-up of two professionals exchanging a binder labeled 'Confidential,' symbolizing protective orders, secure document handling, and confidentiality in legal practices.

By Merovitz Potechin on Monday November 11, 2024

Love or Lies? How to Protect Seniors from Romance Scams

I recently faced my first romance scam when I learned that an elderly client was being courted by a charming foreign suitor. What gave it away? Through image recognition technology, I found the same photo of my client’s suitor on...

By Ines Jelic lawyer at Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday September 25, 2024

Don’t Forget to Drain the Swamp! – Ten Tips for Keeping a Lid on Litigation Costs

Let’s face it. Litigation is tough. Especially for individuals and small businesses who might not have the money to spend on it. Let’s see…do we finally upgrade from Windows 7, or do we spend all our money on lawyers? Tough...