Tag: Estates

Foreign Guardianship Orders in Ontario: Fisher v. Danilunas Changes the Landscape

In 2018, Yasmin Vinograd blogged about the practical difficulty faced by foreign-appointed guardians seeking access to Ontario assets belonging to an incapable person. The central obstacle was section 86 of Ontario’s Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 (“SDA”). This section permits Ontario...

By Keri Gillespie of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Wednesday March 18, 2026.

Should I purchase property in my name, or through a corporation?

Whether you should purchase property in your own name or through a corporation will depend on the circumstances of the purchase, and particularly the intended use of the property. Below are some aspects of purchasing property which you should consider...

By Samantha Murphy of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Friday August 29, 2025.

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...

By Ines Jelic of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday May 5, 2025.

Updating Your Estate Plan: When and Why It Is Necessary

Creating an estate plan is a crucial step in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones are well taken care of once you have passed. However, creating an estate plan is not a...

By of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday August 22, 2023.

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...

By Merovitz Potechin on Friday July 14, 2023.

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...

By Merovitz Potechin on Monday April 3, 2023.