Litigation
Building in the Kawarthas – What you need to know about liens and holdbacks
We are continuing our blog series about Ontario’s new construction rules with a goal to summarize, in simple language, the recent changes to the Construction Act.
Here’s what you need to know about the construction lien process, what a holdback is and how you handle on your project.
Building in the Kawarthas – understanding Ontario’s new Construction Act in 2026
If you’re involved in construction in the Kawarthas, whether you’re an owner, contractor, subcontractor, engineer, architect or someone in between, it can be hard to keep up with all the complex rules that govern your construction project.
It might shock you to know that the same rules that govern a big infrastructure project also apply to your custom home build.
(Legal) Myth Busters part 2: Common misconceptions about the law
This week, we continue our blog series on busting legal myths that are commonly believed to be true. We explore further misconceptions that are often held regarding Canada’s legal system and the corresponding realities, to provide you with a better understanding of the laws that may affect your everyday life. You can find part 1 of the blog series here.
Challenging a family member’s will: what Ontario law says
We are continuing our blog series about Ontario’s new construction rules with a goal to summarize, in simple language, the recent changes to the Construction Act.
Here’s what you need to know about the construction lien process, what a holdback is and how you handle on your project.
(Legal) Myth busters: common misconceptions about the law
While busting legal myths may not be as exciting as watching Jamie and Adam conduct explosive science experiments on the show MythBusters, busting legal myths and being informed of the law can save metaphorical legal “explosions” in your personal and professional life, which could be caused by often spread misinformation. This blog explores some common misconceptions and the corresponding realities of Canada’s legal system.
Dependent’s relief in Ontario: what you need to know
If someone in Ontario passes away and has failed to leave enough financial support for their dependents, the law may require an obligation to provide for a dependent.
In a similar vein to a claim for spousal support or child support in the family law context, the Ontario Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) permits dependents of a deceased to claim support from any of the deceased’s assets. This can even include assets which ordinarily are excluded from the deceased’s estate.
Joint tenancy in an estate plan – Make sure you aren’t inviting a lawsuit!
When planning your estate, you may consider adding a beneficiary as a co-owner of your real property to make it easier for them to inherit it after your passing. This arrangement, known as joint tenancy, allows ownership to transfer automatically when one owner passes away. While this might seem like a simple solution, it can come with unexpected legal risks and may not always achieve the intended outcome.
The grave duty of disposing of remains – Who makes the final call?
When an individual passes away, they often leave specific directions to their loved ones regarding how they would like their remains to be disposed of. But what happens if no such directions are left? Or if the directions cannot be carried out? Are these directions binding? The law provides some guidance for how to resolve disputes relating to a deceased’s remains and whose responsibility it is to heed this guidance.