Trusts and estates

Ontario Superior Court summarily denies claim that will created testamentary trust between brothers

Ruling rejects son’s attempt to pursue relief as dependent of his deceased mother

May 29, 2026

Ontario Superior Court summarily denies claim that will created testamentary trust between brothers

BC Supreme Court replaces sisters named joint co-executors in will with neutral administrator

May 22, 2026

Judge says third-party estate administrator will reduce conflict amid siblings’ disputes

BC Supreme Court replaces sisters named joint co-executors in will with neutral administrator

Good drafting isn't good enough: why POAs need shared accountability

May 20, 2026

These documents can protect or exploit — the difference lies in the systems that surround them

Good drafting isn't good enough: why POAs need shared accountability

BC Court of Appeal fixes estate’s requested security for trial and appeal costs at $321,700

May 14, 2026

Ruling notes financial complexity in dispute arising from real estate investments

BC Court of Appeal fixes estate’s requested security for trial and appeal costs at $321,700

Focus on trusts and estates

May 01, 2026

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Focus on trusts and estates

Tech companies demanding redundant court orders from estate reps should pay the cost: judge

Apr 30, 2026

Administrators seeking access to Apple account ask Alberta Court of King’s Bench for specific order

Tech companies demanding redundant court orders from estate reps should pay the cost: judge