In 2025, the Ontario government has undertaken significant reforms to O. Reg. 258/98: Rules of the Small Claims Court under the Courts of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43. Several amendments took effect on June 1, 2025, introducing new provisions for flexible court hearings, revised trial management conference procedures, stricter rules on adjournments, and enhanced penalties for baseless...Read More
In estate planning, wills protect and honor the wishes of an individual after their death. But what if the will gets lost or misplaced? Does this mean that the will is no longer valid or the person died intestate? Not necessarily. Under Ontario estate law, an individual may contest the loss or misplacement of a...Read More
