The decision in Samide v. Taylor, 2026 ONSC 3589 provides clarity on the interplay of the Succession Law Reform Act (“SLRA”) and the Electronic Commerce Act (“ECA”), specifically the applicability of these statutes on wills that only exist electronically. Robert Samide (“Robert”) died unexpectedly in July 2024. He was survived by his children: Jessica, Nicole and Christopher, as well as his domestic partner, Shantel Taylor (“Shantel”) and her three sons…..

This week, we are revisiting a three-blog-post series about planning for diminishing capacity. Diminishing capacity is a very complex topic. It may happen quickly or be a long, slow decline in the ability to make effective decisions. The risks can be devastating, impacting a person’s health and financial well-being. Recent research suggests that certain unusual behaviours in managing finances could be an early warning sign of pre-dementia or dementia. In….