Posts by jonathan

What is the “Slayer Rule”? In simple terms, the “Slayer Rule” prevents somebody who has intentionally caused another’s death from taking a share of a deceased’s estate, whether under the deceased’s Will or under intestate. The case which is commonly cited for this type of situation is the old case of Lundy v Lundy (1895)…

Many home buyers do not see a real estate lawyer until after they have signed an agreement of purchase and sale and paid an initial deposit of tens of thousands of dollars. It is important to remember that unless the buyers make the purchase conditional (on financing approval, for example), the deal is firm, and…

Brief Introduction  The Road Access Act 1978 (“the Act”) came into force in an attempt to resolve disputes regarding the access to roads typically found in areas which are considered cottage country. In simple terms, an “access road” may be defined as a road which is located on land that is not owned by a…

Predatory marriage is a disturbing phenomenon that was under scrutiny in Ontario. This practice involves the manipulation or coercion of vulnerable individuals, often elderly, into marrying someone for financial gain or exploitation. In response to the growing concerns surrounding predatory marriages, Ontario has implemented new laws and protections to address this issue and safeguard vulnerable…