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When is a Gift not a Gift?

by Malte von Anrep, Q.C. We have all heard of the case of the mother who transfers her bank account into the name of herself and her daughter, Jane, so that both she and Jane have the ability to draw cheques or withdraw money from that account. The bank has the mother and her daughter […] Read More

Probate Reviewed

by Michael A. Mann Michael A. Mann canvasses some key points in understanding probate and recent developments in the law of probate that could affect you. Read More

When Are Two Wills Better Than One?

The use of multiple Wills in Ontario was first recognized by the courts in Granovsky Estate v. Ontario. In that case, the testator, Phillip Granovsky, died leaving two wills. Mr. Granovsky’s “Primary Will” dealt with all of his property except for shares in the capital of certain private corporations, amounts receivable from private corporations, and […] Read More

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