Trusts and estates

Yukon tables legislation with changes to estate administration, enduring powers of attorney

Yukon tables legislation with changes to estate administration, enduring powers of attorney

If amendments are passed, Yukoners can draft an enduring power of attorney without a lawyer

Canadian Centre for Elder Law moves to Thompson Rivers University law school

Canadian Centre for Elder Law moves to Thompson Rivers University law school

Elder law centre provides legal information and educational resources to community organizations

BC Court of Appeal rules judge misapplied limitation test in assessing trust claims

BC Court of Appeal rules judge misapplied limitation test in assessing trust claims

The judge used the wrong standard, so it was not 'plain and obvious' the claims were time-barred

Ont. Superior Court dismisses lawsuit alleging police misconduct in power of attorney dispute

Ont. Superior Court dismisses lawsuit alleging police misconduct in power of attorney dispute

The court finds plaintiffs had no standing to sue on behalf of the deceased

Fifteen-year limitation period barred claims against lawyer for negligent will drafting: Ont. court

Fifteen-year limitation period barred claims against lawyer for negligent will drafting: Ont. court

Court said statutory deadline ensures legal certainty and prevents indefinite legal responsibility

Ont. Superior Court orders estate's lawyer to withdraw over conflict of interest in fraud case

Ont. Superior Court orders estate's lawyer to withdraw over conflict of interest in fraud case

The court expressed concern about his potential role as a necessary witness