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Posts By: Ruth Paul
2 ResultsReminder: Special Rules and Procedures re: Small Estates
by: Ruth Paul, June 24, 2026
In Ontario, a small estate is defined as an estate valued at $150,000 or less. In recognition of their size and limited assets, the Estates Act enforces special rules and procedures regarding the administration of small estates. A notable example of a special consideration in small estates is the surety bond requirement. An estate administration…read more
Changes to the Jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court
by: Ruth Paul, September 22, 2025
New changes that expand the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court are coming into effect on October 1, 2025. Known as the “People’s Court”, the Small Claims Court is a branch of the Superior Court of Justice that hears civil matters within certain monetary limits. Currently, the court has authority to hear most civil matters…read more