Our tips on closing up your cottage
A recent Court of Appeal also necessary to point to specific facts that support this type of claim. Read on here http://www.advocatedaily.com/matthias-duensing-facts-required-to-support-claim-of-undue-influence.html
When you buy a home it is important that retain a lawyer assisting you in drafting an agreement of purchase and sale that protects your interests. Many agreements are drafted... read more →
It is possible to challenge an executor's claim for compensation even if the claim is for the standard percentage. Matthias Duensing explains how: http://www.advocatedaily.com/matthias-duensing-what-happens-when-a-trustees-claim-seems-excessive.html
Not naming an executor can be costly for the beneficiaries. Potrzebowski v. Potrzebowski, 2016 ONSC 6981 (CanLII), illustrates the pitfalls of not naming a trustee. Details at http://www.advocatedaily.com/matthias-duensing-not-naming-an-executor-can-add-cost-complications.html
The case of Prince v. Nytschyk Estate, 2016 ONSC 7459, is another reminder that everybody should have a will. My review of this case can be found here
Introduction For anyone contemplating legal action, limitation periods are one of the most important rules to understand. A limitation period is the time within which a person must commence a... read more →
The Canadian Lawyer Magazine shortlisted Duensing Law for Top Ontario Wills & Estates Boutique firm in its annual survey. For details please click here.
My article summarizes the decision in Poitras Estate v Poitras, 2016 ONSC 5049. The courts can void wills that are executed in suspicious circumstances, or order that an estate make... read more →
Matthias Duensing was recently published in Lawyers Weekly with an article on the scope of title insurance policies. The article can be downloaded here.
