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Decoding the Mysteries of a Testator’s Intention

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This blog post was written by Mohena Singh, Associate at Fasken LLP. Imagine a picturesque cottage in Shrewsbury, Ontario, a place filled with family memories and the promise of future gatherings. This cottage, however, became the centre of a legal conundrum after the passing of its owner, Floyd Kersey (“Floyd”), and the subject matter of the case of Spencer v. Spencer et al.. Floyd’s will, crafted in 1983, was meant….

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Cottage, Estate Planning, Family Conflict

(Not So) Happy Little Accidents: The Legal Legacy of Bob Ross

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Today’s blog was written by Jessica Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. Last weekend my husband and I settled in for a typical Sunday night at home – cozy on the couch with a good Netflix documentary. We decided to watch “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed”. What I didn’t expect was that not even 15 minutes into the documentary, I’d find myself running back to my office to….

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Business Succession Planning, Contracts, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Trusts

Paws and Plans: Securing your Pet’s Future

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Today’s blog was written by Courtney Lanthier, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. In recent years, I have noticed an increase in the younger generations (specifically my millennial generation) opting to have pets instead of children. This shift can be seen as a result of many economic factors and has ultimately redefined the traditional definition of family. So if pets are effectively “taking the place of” children, shouldn’t they receive similar….

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Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills

The Rising Cost of Not Living and the CPP Death Benefit

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This blog has been written by Sandra Arsenault, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. On January 1, 2025, amendments to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit came into effect, introducing a top-up for eligible deceased individuals. While this reform is long-overdue, the net benefit overall for most individuals still fails to cover the costs of even the most basic death expenses in 2025. The majority of Canadians will continue to….

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Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Executors

Scheming With a Purpose

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This week’s blog has been written by Darren Lund In Ontario, as in most common law jurisdictions, charitable gifts are treated differently than other gifts in important ways. One of the clearest examples of this is that a gift for a charitable purpose will generally not fail for uncertainty. In addition, the court’s inherent “scheme-making power” may save a charitable gift where the charitable purpose cannot be carried out, or….

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Charitable Giving, Courts, Estate Donations, Estate Planning, Wills

The Importance of Choosing the Right Trustee: Lessons from Jones v. Jones

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Today’s blog was written by Latoya Brown, Associate, at Fasken LLP When it comes to estate planning involving trusts, selecting the right trustee is one of the most crucial decisions. The recent case, Jones v. Jones, 2025 ONSC 695 serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and potential pitfalls involved in trust administration. This case underscores the importance of choosing a trustee who is not only knowledgeable and capable….

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Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Trustee, Trustee Disputes, Trusts, Wills
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