Sweetnam v. Lesage 2016 ONSC 5110 Estate litigation often walks a fine line between protecting a Will and over-litigating at the estate’s expense. The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Sweetnam …
Disinheriting Children Does Not Always Work
Sharma v. Sharma Estate, 2016 BCSC 1397 In Sharma v. Sharma Estate, the Supreme Court of British Columbia was asked to decide whether a mother’s decision to leave her entire …
Suspicious Circumstances Displaces Will
Kroeger v. Bush Estate (2026 BCCA 16) The decision in Kroeger v. Bush Estate is a reminder that Courts will closely scrutinize Wills where the circumstances surrounding their preparation raise …
When an Executor Becomes a Creditor: Conflict of Interest
Virdi Estate, 2025 BCSC 689 Disputes between siblings over an estate are not uncommon, but Virdi Estate, 2025 BCSC 689 highlights a particularly important legal issue: The case arose following …
When Family Conflict Destroys an Estate
Childs v. Childs, 2026 ONSC 801 Estate litigation often carries an emotional charge, but in rare cases, it becomes so entrenched that it threatens to consume the very estate it …
Hidden Cash in Estates – Household Contents or Residuary Assets?
Re Estate of Katherine Elenore Kangas, 2001 BCSC 315 Estate Trustees sometimes discover unexpected assets when administering an estate, like cash or coins hidden in a home. When a Will …
Update on Capital Gains Exemption & QSBC Shares
Canadian taxpayers benefit from a lifetime capital gains exemption (LCGE) when selling: Update (2024–2025) What Qualifies as QSBC Shares? To qualify under the Income Tax Act, shares must meet three …
Second Marriages: The Hidden Risks No One Talks About
Second marriages often begin with optimism and a fresh start but beneath the surface, they can be far more complex than they appear. When you combine blended families, unequal wealth, …
RRIF is a Valuable Tool
A RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) is a Canadian retirement vehicle designed to pay you income after retirement, typically created by converting an RRSP. ? What is a RRIF? A …
Estate Planning Could have eliminated Cottage Dispute
Poole v. Poole, 2026 ONSC 1545, 13 March 2026 In Poole v. Poole, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was asked to resolve a familiar but often emotionally charged dispute: …