A common practical issue arises when an attorney for property is temporarily unavailable due to travel, illness, or other commitments. For example, A grants B a Power of Attorney for …
“Intimate Partner Violence” and Property Rights
Could Abuse Allegations Lead to Claims Registered on Title in Ontario? The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent recognition of the new tort of “intimate partner violence” may have consequences extending …
Probate Fees in Ontario: Can You Deduct the Mortgage?
One of the most common misconceptions in Ontario estate administration is whether a mortgage can be deducted when calculating probate fees ,officially known as the Estate Administration Tax (“EAT”), but …
Commercial Indicators – 15 May 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 3.47%CANHOU 06/15/31[+0.12%] 10 Year – 3.95%*Est CANHOU 09/15/36[+0.11%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.52%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 3.03% CAN 05/01/28[+0.10%] 3 Year – 3.11%CAN 03/01/29[+0.10%] 5 Year …
Supreme Court of Canada developed New Tort: “Intimate Partner Violence”
Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia 15 May 2026, Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada just invented a new tort, that is a new cause of action. Here’s the summary …
When an Oral Promise About a Home Becomes Enforceable
Jeffrey v. Jeffrey, 2026 ONSC 1959 In Jeffrey v. Jeffrey, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered a difficult family dispute involving an oral agreement, a family home, and the …
Ontario Court Recognizes Israeli Guardianship Order
Abitbol v. Abitbol, 2026 ONSC 1636 Cross-Border Incapacity Planning Continues to Evolve In Abitbol v. Abitbol, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed an increasingly common issue in modern estate …
When an Attorney (with a Power of Attorney) Helps Change the Will
Kroeger v. Bush Estate, 2026 BCCA 16 A recent decision from the British Columbia Court of Appeal provides an important warning about the risks that arise when a beneficiary who …
The Matrimonial Home: Why Financial Advisors and Accountants Need to Be Involved Early
For many clients, the family home represents far more than a place to live. It is often their largest asset, a major source of personal wealth, and the centrepiece of …
Spousal Consent: Risk of Dementia
Question: An agent meets with a couple, both seniors who are about to list their home for sale. Title is registered in the husband’s name alone, It is a matrimonial …