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Can a Revoked Will Be Revived by a Holograph? 

In Estate of Harold Franklin Campbell (Re), 2023 ONSC 4315, the Court considered whether the new, curative provision under s.21.1(1) of the Succession Law Reform Act  (“SLRA”) was available to revive a Will revoked by a subsequent marriage. Facts:  Harold Franklin Campbell died on June 11, 2020. He was survived…

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Bringing a Tort Claim as an Estate Representative

Typically, estate litigation involves guardianship disputes and fights over a deceased person’s property.  In rare instances, however, estate litigation crosses over into the unfamiliar domain of personal injury law.  A recent example of this crossover can be found in the case of Campeau-Proulx v Bancroft. The facts in Campeau-Proulx v…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD ADVICE IN ESTATE PLANNING

This Blog was written by Emily Racine, Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management  Estate planning is a complex and emotional process under the best of times. Adding on the natural intricacies that accompany mixed families and second marriages only further adds to these emotional complexities. While it is…

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The Famous Tractor Case

This Blog was written by: Taylor Sergeant When I read about this famous case out of Saskatchewan it immediately spoke to me: my father is a farmer, and anytime I hear anything about tractors or farming, my ears perk up, and I am always immediately interested. The facts: June 8,…

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Teamwork: An Essential Piece in Estate and Incapacity Planning

This blog was written by Maggie Dalke – Estate and Trust Consultant with Scotia Wealth Management They say that “teamwork makes the dream work.”  In an estate and incapacity planning context, you will need to create a team to execute the vision you document in your Will and incapacity planning…

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‘Til death do us part … the bank accounts: A warning for common-law couples

This Blog was written by: Kristie Smith, Estate and Trust Consultant, Scotia Wealth Management  Summer is upon us, in all its glory. After a pandemic hiatus, my calendar is dotted with weddings to attend for friends and family members. But is this summer spectacle going the way of the dodo?…

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do – Ceasing to be a Canadian Tax Resident may be Easier Said than Done

This blog has been written by Rahul Sharma, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto My blog posts so far this year have focused on the significant volume of new residents to Canada and the associated tax and legal considerations, particularly where new residents are entering the Canadian tax system with…

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Good Monday Morning To You

I am tired of hearing about bad news, forest fires, shootings, untimely deaths and anything else you would like to add to this list.  We all need to find our own zen place- where we can relax and unwind.  For me that is at a golf course.  As strange as…

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Tax Implications and Considerations involving the Death of a Shareholder of a Private Corporation

Today’s blog was written by Pritika Deepak, Associate at Fasken LLP This is the last part of a three-part blog series which provides a broad overview of some of the tax implications to consider, with respect to certain assets held at death. Part I, which addresses RRSPs can be found…

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Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act: an update

This Blog was written by Jane Martin, Scotia Wealth Management Winding its way through the Senate approval process, Bill C-22, the “Canada Disability Benefit Act” reflects a promise by the federal government to introduce a guaranteed income supplement for Canadians with disabilities. Person living with disabilities comprise a disproportionate percentage of…

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