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A Dead Giveaway - Our NEW Book
The following are links to the blog postings that were published in our newest book, A Dead Giveaway.
I. ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Joint Bank Accounts and Fiduciary Obligations
The Rule in Cherry v Boultbee: Treatment of Debts & The Right to Share in Residue
PROBATE: Discrete Functions of Courts of Probate and Construction Revisited
POWERS OF APPOINTMENT: Abatement and General Powers of Appointment
Bowie Innovation: Rock, Fashion, Art...Estate Planning?
II. PASSING OF FIDUCIARY ACCOUNTS
Who Can Obtain an Order for a Passing of Accounts Application?
The Estate of Frank Ernest Warren and Bolton v Armstrong: A Review
III. WILLS, ESTATE & TRUST DISPUTES
The Mutual Wills Doctrine and Damages Where a Mutual Will Agreement is Breached
Mutual Will vs Mirror Will: Not to be Confused
Meaning Of “Children” In A Will: Biological? Adopted? Foster?
Why the Conduct of a Litigant Matters: Costs are Always an Issue
DEPENDANT SUPPORT CLAIMS: Dagg v Cameron Estate ONCA: Battle of the Support Claims
Evidence in Dependant Support Proceedings: Guidance from our Divisional Court
EQUITABLE REMEDIES: When is a remedial constructive trust available?
Can You Register a Beneficial Interest on Title?
IV. LEGAL CAPACITY, POWERS OF ATTORNEY & THE SUBSTITUTE DECISIONS ACT, 1992
Bentley v Maplewood Seniors Care Society: Capacity and the Enforceability of Wishes
Capacity to Vote: Enhancing Democratic Participation and Protecting the Vulnerable
V. LAWYERS’ DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS IN AN ESTATES PRACTICE
Solicitor's Negligence Concerns In A Wills & Estates Practice
The Professional Advisor Role Where Capacity Is At Issue
Plain Language And The Danger Of Legalese
VI. ELDER LAW
Civil and Criminal Remedies: Elder Abuse
Elder Financial Abuse or A Friendly Transaction between Neighbours: Smith v Croft
Predatory Marriages: Legal Capacity to Marry and the Estate Plan
Predatory Spouse Denied Statutory Share of Estate in New York Case: In the Matter of Berk & Campbell
VII. END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING
Medical Assistance in Dying: The First Year in Review
