The Divisional Court recently released its decision in Dagg v. Cameron Estate (the trial decision was previously discussed on this blog here). In brief, the appellant Anastasia Cameron married the deceased, Stephen Cameron, in 2003. They had two children. Stephen took out a life insurance policy in 2010 and named…
Even when a dependant’s entitlement to and need for support is clear, there simply may not be enough money in the estate to provide assistance. For this reason, the Succession Law Reform Act (“SLRA”) allows certain assets passing outside of the estate (often to a designated beneficiary) to be clawed…
The process of separating from one’s spouse is never easy. Beyond the emotional toll, assets must be divided and it may be necessary to make plans for ongoing spousal and child support. Even after a settlement has been reached, death can derail the best laid plans. Such was the case…
