Family Law

April 23, 2026
AI can draft but lawyer judgement makes the difference.
April 23, 2026
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AI and Legal Fees: Why A Lawyer’s Judgment Is One Thing AI Can’t Replace

A client sent me an email recently that captures most of what I want to say about AI and legal fees. It had bolded subheadings, a numbered list, and a “Next Steps” section at the bottom. They were updating me on a file that had been open for weeks. The email was organized beautifully, but it did not contain a single fact I could use. […]
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August 29, 2025
Avoiding Probate In Ontario
August 29, 2025
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How to Avoid Probate Tax in Ontario Without Expensive Mistakes

If you’ve ever typed how to avoid probate tax in Ontario into Google, you’ve likely found no shortage of “tips” and “hacks.” Joint ownership. Gifts. Trusts. Transfer everything to your child by bedtime, before the government gets everything. Several times a week, clients tell us about a magical solution they’ve heard from a neighbour, someone at church, an uncle, or even a stranger at a […]
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July 24, 2025
Hollywood vs Reality and the Reading of the Will
July 24, 2025
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The “Reading of the Will” is a Myth – And Why That Matters for Your Family

The "Reading of the Will" myth vs. estate planning reality. The truth is there’s no dramatic will reading — just paperwork, responsibility, and more paperwork.
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March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025
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Dividing Inheritance After Separation in Ontario: Love Fades, But Does the Money Stay?

Separation ends a relationship, but it doesn’t always end financial ties. Here’s what Ontario law says about dividing inheritance after a breakup.
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