Kentros v. Kentros: Interpretation Avoids the Need to Decide the Scope of Rectification
In Kentros v. Kentros, 2026 ONCA 546, the Court of Appeal for Ontario considered a will that was missing an important dispositive provision. The will
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When a Handwritten Codicil Changes the Plan
Lessons from Schickedanz v. Schickedanz, 2026 ONCA 191 Estate disputes frequently arise when a later testamentary document departs sharply from a person’s established estate plan.
When a New Will Late in Life Raises More Questions, Than Answers
Lessons from Anroop v. Naqvi, ONCA 142 Estate disputes often arise when someone makes a major change to their will late in life, especially when
Recognition of Indigenous Self-Government in Child and Family Services: Lessons from Chief Heidi Cook v Manitoba
In Chief Heidi Cook et al. v. The Government of Manitoba et al., the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench recognized that Manitoba First Nations possess