Substantial Compliance For Wills Has Arrived In Ontario

Ontario’s adoption of a substantial compliance framework presents great promise in preventing unfair probate court decisions.

Substantial Compliance: Best Practice

As substantial compliance gains more traction in Canada, learn about its potential pitfalls for estate planning and how you can avoid them.

Texas, Covid-19, And Remote Online Notarization

Like many states, Texas adapted many of its will execution requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, changes in execution to do with digitization and electronic options have been long-term aspirations for estate attorneys and testators seeking more accessible options for the will execution process.

Voiding a Will Under the Indian Act (Part I): Introduction

Estate law for Aboriginal peoples in Canada classified as “Status Indians” is distinct from provincial estate law. Under the Indian Act, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada may void a will under certain conditions. Any testator, personal representative, or estate lawyer looking to administer an Indian Act estate should be apprised of the possible circumstances which may invalidate an otherwise validly executed will.