Capacity to Execute a Power of Attorney
In the recent decision of Martin v Hunter, 2021 ABQB 153, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench was asked to determine the validity of a 2019 Power of Attorney executed by an elderly Marion Hunter in her […]
5 Crucial Documents for Your Personal Injury Case
You’re hurt in an accident and need to file a personal injury claim.
The last thing on your mind after a serious accident is probably the documents you need for your claim but it is important that you or your loved […]
“Spoofing” or Falsified Electronic Evidence before the Court
Take it from the Respondent in Lenihan v Shankar 2021 ONSC 330, Ms. Indira Shankar – it just isn’t worth the risk to falsify electronic evidence in court. Especially when the real electronic record shows you to be alienating […]
Black Sheep Makes Baaad Decision in Estate Litigation
Many families have them – that one sibling, cousin, or another family member who just doesn’t seem to fit in with the rest of the group. Families might have different names for them, but “black sheep” is a term commonly […]
4 New Family Law Cases Considered by the Supreme Court of Canada
It is not often that the Supreme Court of Canada considers a family law case, which is why it has been surprising to see not one, but four family law cases currently under consideration in the nation’s highest court. The […]
Estate and Inheritance Disputes: Sibling Rivalry Edition
All siblings argue, but what happens when the argument takes place in a court room? Who pays for the litigation?
Estate matters can pit siblings against each other. A parent may leave their estate in the hands of one child to […]
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