Articles 2020

The OBA Statutory Review Committee is discussing the possibility for new legislation in Ontario that deals with fiduciary access to digital assets. Trusts and estates practitioners now have the opportunity to voice their views on the issue.

A look at whether an Ontario court could assume jurisdiction over a will challenge to determine the validity of a foreign will.

With an aging population comes an upswing in disputes over the care and guardianship of the elderly. The call for a collaborative approach to the practice of elder law is essential to meeting the best interests of the elder.

A look back at the February Brown Bag Lunch that discussed an array of issues including new charitable donation rules.

A discussion about the new Estate Administration Tax Act.

A look at the potential impact of Spence v. BMO Trust Company in estate litigation.

A look at the new Rule 2.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

A summary of what was discussed at the November and December Brown Bag Lunches including new estate administration changes.

Prior to June 19, 2014, a testator could make unlimited political contributions by way of testamentary disposition. After that, a person may only contribute up to a certain amount. If a Will contains a political contribution in excess of the allowed amount, that excess falls to residue (if the contribution by way of a bequest) or would pass by way of intestacy (if the contribution is a share of residue).