Wills and Estates

Own Property in a Foreign Country? An International Will May Be an Option for You.

For a variety of reasons, it has become increasingly common today for people to own property in more than one country. Since laws between different countries can conflict, special care must be taken when preparing wills and planning for the...

By Merovitz Potechin on Saturday September 12, 2015.

Uh Oh! The Original Will is lost. What Now?

After a loved one passes away, amidst the grieving and sense of loss comes the unenviably task of finalizing your loved one's affairs and administering their estate. Depending on the estate and the people involved - this process will be...

By Merovitz Potechin on Tuesday June 30, 2015.

Before you walk down the aisle…

One thing couples in Ontario getting ready to "tie the knot" may not know is that pursuant to Section 15(a) of Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) marriage will revoke a previously made Will. There are a few limited exceptions...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday May 18, 2015.

Mutual Wills

In most circumstances, a will is revocable by the testator provided he has the capacity to understand the changes he wants to be made. I say most circumstances because where there is a mutual agreement to dispose of property by...

By Merovitz Potechin on Wednesday January 28, 2015.

Attention Florida Snowbirds!

Given the long and harsh winters that Canada is known for, it is not surprising that many Canadians (especially seniors) look for a way out for all or some of those bitter cold and snow-filled months. As such, it is...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Tuesday October 7, 2014.

Does a parent have a moral obligation to provide for his adult children in his/her will?

Albert Verch died in 2008. He left his entire estate, assessed at over $950,000, to his daughter-in-law. The daughter and Verch's son separated shortly after Verch's death. Verch's son and daughter were left out of the will. The children challenged...

By Timothy J. Grieve of Merovitz Potechin LLP on Monday August 4, 2014.