We know from Pecore v Pecore, 2007 SCC 17 that when a parent gratuitously transfers title into joint tenancy with the parent and adult child as joint tenants, there is a presumption of resulting trust. Where there is sufficient evidence to prove on a balance of probabilities that the intention of the parent was a true joint tenancy with a right of survivorship, the presumption of resulting trust is rebutted. Even where a true joint tenancy with a right of survivorship exists, a unilateral action by a co-owner may sever the joint tenancy.
Mother and Daughter Joint Tenancy Gone Awry
By Corina Weigl
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About: Corina Weigl is a partner in the Trusts, Wills, Estates and Charities group at Fasken, a leading international law firm with over 650 lawyers and 9 offices worldwide that offers comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, personal tax planning, charitable giving and estate litigation services. Email: cweigl@fasken.comSee Authors Posts (102) • July 29, 2016
Email: cweigl@fasken.com
Site: https://www.fasken.com
About: Corina Weigl is a partner in the Trusts, Wills, Estates and Charities group at Fasken, a leading international law firm with over 650 lawyers and 9 offices worldwide that offers comprehensive estate planning, estate administration, personal tax planning, charitable giving and estate litigation services. Email: cweigl@fasken.comSee Authors Posts (102) • July 29, 2016