Beaulnes et al. v. Pratt, 2026 ONSC 1722: In a detailed procedural ruling, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Beaulnes et al. v. Pratt, 2026 ONSC 1722 addressed a …
When Non-Disclosure Costs You Your Defence
Debono v. JCD Property Ltd. 2026 ONCA 310 In estate litigation, transparency is not just expected,it is essential. The Ontario Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Debono v. JCD Property …
When a Deal Falls Apart: The Deposit Is Lost
Hussain v. Reid’s Heritage Homes Ltd., 2026 ONSC 710 Real estate transactions do not always fail because of bad faith or sharp practice. Sometimes, they collapse because life takes an …
When Family Deals Go Wrong: But Still Have Court Validation
Wright v. Wright, 2026 ONCA 106 Family arrangements involving real estate often carry an assumption of trust. But when those arrangements later unravel, Courts are frequently asked to decide whether …
When a Will Isn’t the Final Word
Tataryn v. Tataryn Estate (Supreme Court of Canada 1994) One of the most important estate law decisions in Canada, Tataryn v. Tataryn Estate, reshaped how Courts approach unfair wills. It …
When a Lawyer Is Right to Refuse a Deathbed Will
Hall v. Bennett Estate (2003 ONCA) The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Hall v. Bennett Estate is a leading authority on solicitor liability in urgent Will-making situations, particularly where …
Who Controls Access to an Incapable Person?
Orr v. Orr (2025 ONSC 4986) This Ontario Superior Court decision addresses a difficult and increasingly common issue in estate and capacity law: can an attorney for personal care block …
When Suspicion Isn’t Enough to Set Aside a Will: Caregiver Benefits
Scott v. Cousins —2001 Ontario Superior Court Estate litigation often turns on a simple but deeply human question: was this truly the testator’s wish? The Ontario decision in Scott v. …
Properly Executed Will is Presumed to be Valid
Vout v. Hay (1995) Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Vout v. Hay remains one of the most important authorities on suspicious circumstances and undue …
Executor Misconduct and Family Conflict
Kyle Estate v. Kyle (2016–2018 BCCA) The British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Kyle Estate v. Kyle highlights the serious consequences that can arise when an Executor fails to …