Ruth Paul

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Ruth obtained her law degree from Queen’s University. Prior to law school, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from Western University. During her time at Queen’s University, Ruth volunteered with Queen’s Legal Aid Clinic, Pro Bono Students Canada, and the 519 Trans ID Clinic. She also competed in the 2024 Laskin Moot Court Competition in Calgary, Alberta and won second best factum.

Balancing the Indian Act and Formal Will Requirements: Bayliss v. Burnham

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The recent decision in Bayliss v. Burnham, 2025 ONSC 5376 provides insight into how estate issues involving the Indian Act (the “Act”) are resolved. Kenneth Ryan Hill (“Kenneth” or the “Estate”) passed away from natural causes on January 18, 2021 in Miami, Florida. Kenneth was a status Indian registered under the Act, a permanent resident of the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve and a member of the Mohawk….

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The Finality of Probate: Limits on Subsequent Proceedings

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Probate is the process by which the validity of a Will is determined. When executors named in a Will apply for probate, they must establish that The testator satisfied the statutory age requirement to make a Will; The Will followed statutory requirements and had not been revoked; The testator knew and understood the contents; The Will was not affected by mistake; and The testator had testamentary capacity. In probate matters,….

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