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Gifts Made During a Parent’s Lifetime – Why Proper Documentation is Essential for Legal Clarity and Family Harmony
In Ontario, inter vivos gifts—gifts made by a parent during their lifetime—are often made with love and good intentions. However, without proper legal documentation, these lifetime gifts can lead to serious estate disputes, misunderstandings, and costly litigation after a parent’s...

Do Beneficiaries Have Rights in Ontario?
Strictly speaking, beneficiaries of a deceased’s estate do not have “rights” per se. Beneficiaries are not entitled to do any of the things that an Executor or Estate Trustee is obligated to do. Beneficiaries are, however, entitled to an accounting...

What can you do when your loved one doesn’t provide for you in their Will?
Did you know that, in certain circumstances, if your loved one doesn’t provide for you in their Will, you can make what is called a “Dependant Support Claim” against their estate? This is an exception to what is known as...
