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Trusts and Estates Law

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Resources, Articles, & Advocacy

Legislative Update | January 12, 2026

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of January 5

Premier Ford to Turn Over Personal Phone Records: The Ford government’s request for a judicial review of two IPC rulings on access to the Premier’s private phone logs was dismissed. In their decision, the judges wrote, “The conclusion that the Premier used his personal cellphone to conduct Cabinet Office matters is a finding of fact that attracts a high degree of deference.” The Premier’s office will be seeking leave to appeal the decision.

Submission | January 12, 2026

Trusts & Estates Proposals

The OBA provides recommendations on various proposed amendments to the Trusts & Estates regime in Ontario.

Legislative Update | December 19, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of December 15

CRR Final Report Released: The Civil Rule Review (CRR) Working Group's Final Policy Report, is now available online. The 200+ page document proposes a broad range of reforms across core areas of the civil litigation process to help reduce delays and costs and increase access to the civil justice system for Ontario litigants.

Advocacy | December 12, 2025

Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of December 8

Central East Civil Trial List: The January 2026 Central East Civil Blitz Trial List has been released. This list details the matters that may be called during the upcoming civil trial sittings, scheduled to commence on January 5, 2026, and continue for three weeks.

Central East | December 11, 2025

January 2026 Civil Trial List - Central East Region

The January 2026 Central East Civil Blitz Trial List has been released. This list details the matters that may be called during the upcoming civil trial sittings, scheduled to commence on January 5, 2026, and continue for three weeks.

OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law

The OBA's Trusts & Estates Law Section is pleased to announce Clare Burns as the recipient of its 2025 OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law.