Trusts and estates

Court says woman is trustee and should answer for father’s debt

TD sought to add her to action against her father’s company based on line of credit he guaranteed

Jun 26, 2026

Court says woman is trustee and should answer for father’s debt

BC Supreme Court grants relief to woman whose father’s will left full estate to live-in caregiver

Jun 19, 2026

Ruling refuses to strike claim portion stating that will didn’t justify disinheritance

BC Supreme Court grants relief to woman whose father’s will left full estate to live-in caregiver

Ontario Superior Court upholds power of attorney but orders son to account for father's finances

Jun 12, 2026

Court finds no clear evidence that father lacked capacity when document was executed in 2012

Ontario Superior Court upholds power of attorney but orders son to account for father's finances

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Jun 08, 2026

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Ontario Court of Appeal quashes appeal of interlocutory order interpreting succession law provision

Jun 05, 2026

Mother and sister of deceased dispute whether to validate email attachment as his will

Ontario Court of Appeal quashes appeal of interlocutory order interpreting succession law provision

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

May 29, 2026

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

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