Handwritten wills, also known as holograph wills, often surface when someone passes away unexpectedly or without formal legal assistance. While these wills may appear informal or incomplete, Ontario law does recognize them—under certain conditions. At Kimel Law Group,...
For many Canadians, estate planning feels like a task to put off for another day. Shockingly, over half of Canadians do not have a will, leaving their loved ones vulnerable to unnecessary legal and emotional challenges. At Kimel Law Group, we often see the unfortunate...
In the aftermath of a loved one’s passing, dealing with legal matters can be an emotionally charged and complex process. One such aspect is the distribution of assets through the probate of the deceased’s will. However, circumstances may arise where...
Johnson v Johnson (2022 ONCA 682) (“Johnson”) is a recent decision from Ontario’s Court of Appeal (the “ONCA”) that provides helpful reminders to litigants and their counsel regarding the “minimal evidentiary threshold” required in will challenges before a court will...
