What happens without a will, when to update your documents and how a Henson trust can help a family member with a disability If you die without a valid will in Ontario, the law decides who inherits your estate. Your spouse may not receive everything, and a common-law partner has no automatic right to inherit…
Ontario Real Estate and Commercial Litigation A Certificate of Pending Litigation, commonly called a CPL, can be a powerful remedy in Ontario litigation involving real property. When registered on title to a property, a CPL gives notice to third parties that the property is the subject of an ongoing legal dispute. A CPL can have…
Ontario Estate Administration & Estate Litigation Being appointed as an Estate Trustee in Ontario, commonly referred to as an executor, comes with significant legal responsibilities. An Estate Trustee is responsible for administering the deceased person’s estate, protecting estate assets, paying valid debts and taxes, dealing with beneficiaries, and ultimately distributing the estate in accordance with…
Commercial tenant not paying rent Ontario; collect unpaid commercial rent; commercial landlord remedies Ontario; commercial lease default; distress for rent Ontario. When a commercial tenant stops paying rent, the financial consequences for a landlord can add up quickly. In addition to unpaid base rent, the landlord may be facing unpaid additional rent, operating costs, property…
Losing your job while you are on sick leave, Short-Term Disability (STD), or Long-Term Disability (LTD) can be devastating. Many employees wrongly assume that because they are unable to work, they have no legal rights. In Ontario, that is often not the case. Although an employer may terminate employment in certain circumstances, employees on medical…
Many employees rely on overtime as a significant part of their income. When an employer suddenly reduces or eliminates overtime hours, the employee’s earnings can drop substantially. While employers generally have the right to control overtime, a significant reduction in overtime may give rise to a claim for constructive dismissal. What Is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive…
Abeywickrama v. Bank of Nova Scotia – Reasons for Decision – 4 June, 2026 – Leiper J. uptDownload
Life Insurance Claim Denied? You May Still Have Options Receiving a life insurance denial after the loss of a loved one can be devastating. Families often depend on life insurance proceeds to pay mortgages, household expenses, funeral costs, and other financial obligations. Unfortunately, many beneficiaries simply accept the insurance company’s decision and walk away. In…
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Many people are shocked when their long term disability benefits suddenly stop after two years. This is one of the most common reasons insurers deny or terminate benefits, and it often comes down to a change in how disability is defined in your policy. If your benefits are approaching the two year mark, or have…