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Updates to wills and applying for probate

Updates to wills and applying for probate

There have been some important changes related to wills and applying for probate. Before January 1, 2022, when someone got married, their will was automatically revoked. This meant that the will stopped being valid. It was as if the will was never made.

Wills and EstatesMark HabibFebruary 5, 2022

Unclaimed balances

Unclaimed balances

When a Canadian-dollar account, deposit or negotiable instrument held or issued by a federally-regulated bank or trust company has been inactive for 10 years and the owner cannot be contacted, it is considered an “unclaimed balance.”

Wills and EstatesMark HabibMarch 2, 2020

Part 3: Digital and unique assets

Part 3: Digital and unique assets

In part final part of our three part series on digital and unique assets, we cover unique assets.

Wills and EstatesMark HabibJune 25, 2019Digital Assets

Part 2: Digital and other unique assets

Part 2: Digital and other unique assets

In part two of our three part series, we cover digital currency and commercial accounts.

Wills and EstatesMark HabibJune 18, 2019Digital Assets

Part 1: Digital and other unique assets

Part 1: Digital and other unique assets

In part one of our three part series on digital and unique assets, we focus on social media accounts.

Wills and EstatesMark HabibMay 30, 2019Digital Assets

Ontario CA provides guidance on undue influence doctrines

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has provided guidance as to which doctrine of undue influence should be applied when a will is contested.

Wills and EstatesMark HabibApril 30, 2018undue influence