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Wills & Estates - ON
Health & personal care directives
(a) What is the proper term for this type of document in Ontario and what is the legislation that governs it? The document is called a...

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Jun 113 min read
Powers of attorney
(a) Are there probate fees in Ontario and if so, how are they determined? (a) What is the legislation that governs powers of attorney in...

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Jun 112 min read
Life insurance beneficiaries
Summary If there is more than one conflicting beneficiary designation at the time of death, the designation signed most recently will...

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Jun 101 min read
Common law partners
(a) What is the definition of common-law partner in Ontario? Summary Spouses must cohabitate for at least three years in order to...

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Jun 103 min read
Mutual wills
Summary Mutual wills are allowed. Discussion In Ontario, a will may be revoked as long as the testator has capacity. However, the...

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Jun 101 min read
Rights of excluded parties
(a) What are the legislated rights in Ontario for a claim by a spouse or a child to the estate of a spouse or parent? Summary A deceased...

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Jun 104 min read
Naming a guardian
(a) Is guardianship of children as provided in a will binding in Ontario? Summary A parent may appoint a temporary person with...

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Jun 103 min read
Impact of Marriage, Divorce and Separation
(a) If a person gets married Summary The act of marriage does not affect the validity of an existing will. Discussion Prior to January 1,...

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Jun 102 min read
Rules for valid will execution
(a) What are the formalities for the proper execution of a will in Ontario? Summary A will must be in writing. It must be properly...

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Jun 103 min read
Locating a will
Summary There is no will registry in Ontario. Discussion While there is no will registry in Ontario, the Rules of Civil Procedure...

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Jun 101 min read
Dying Without A Will
Married Unmarried (a) For a married person with children, what is the division of assets upon an intestacy? Summary 1. The spouse is...

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Jun 102 min read
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