Some of de VRIES LITIGATION LLP’s most recent popular blogs are listed below. The articles address digital assets, expert evidence, and cost awards, reflecting the range of issues that impact estate litigation. Admissibility of Expert Opinion Evidence Justin de Vries | June 9, 2026 Justin provides a review of the two-step framework governing the
Estates disputes do not always stay neatly within the boundaries of estates law. A dispute involving a power of attorney or the administration of an individual’s property can quickly give rise to other claims, including allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, or defamation. When that happens, what is the best way to move the
An interesting feature of estate law is that it has the potential to overlap or interact with many other areas of the law. The recent Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) case of Miller Estate v. Arguelles (“Miller”) demonstrates the intersection of estate law with questions relating to landlord and tenants and specifically, issues respecting eviction.
Certificates of Appointments of Estate Trustee, or probate, as it is often referred to, is the process which confirms the ability of an estate trustee to administer an estate.
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
